Ton Roosendaal, EP and Chairman Blender Foundation in Amsterdam: “Blender Studio’s 13th open movie is an 80’s-inspired horror-comedy: When a group of rowdy teenagers treks into an isolated forest, they discover peaceful mushroom creatures that turn out to be an unexpected force of nature.” [Watch]
A beautiful morning in an abandoned laboratory takes a magical turn when a pair of rats share a sample from the mushroom jar in this beautifully lit diploma film from a team of students at École des Nouvelles Images in Avignon, France. [Watch]
Released as part of Doritos’ #PrideAllYear campaign, this animated heartwarmer from director Paulo Garcia at Zombie Studio in São Paulo reveals a family secret that Alberto, a beloved brother and uncle, has taken to the afterlife. [Watch]
Director/designer Hiroshi Takagishi at WOW in Tokyo: “After seeing ancient Jomon pottery with my own eyes, I could imagine (from the unique protrusions and patterns) the scenery, appearance, and movement of living things, the sounds, and their textures.” [Watch]
Directors Jack Antoine Charlot and Valère Amirault lead the Passion Paris and Kombbo animation teams on a post-apocalyptic joy-ride through Garena’s Free Fire Max mobile game – fueled by the flow of rappers Joznez and Nyemiah Supreme. [Watch]
Inspired by German Expressionist films like The Cabinet of Dr.Caligiri, the latest grad film from the GOBELINS class of 2021 is a bold yet nuanced critique of “politicians and their absurd and cruel way of running countries.” [Watch]
