“Pura Vida” by Nata Metlukh

Animator/illustrator Nata Metlukh (now based in San Francisco) created her graduation film “Pura Vida” while studying at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn under the mentorship of acclaimed animator Priit Pärn. [Watch]

The Story of “The Only Gay in Nigeria”

This gripping animated mini-doc details the true story of Bisi Alimi, a former Nigerian TV star who went from “preaching hell fire and damnation” about homosexuality to the first person in his country to come out on national TV. [Watch]

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“Dive In – An Illustrated Story” by Gasta

London motion designer, director, and lecturer Nicola Gastaldi (aka Gasta) merges his talent for GIFs with enigmatic poetry in this graphically striking short film. [Watch]

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“Crayona” by Aishwarya Sadasivan

SCAD Motion Media student Aishwarya Sadasivan describes her animated allegory “Cayona” as “a personal dedication to the wonderful immigrants who have found their happy kingdom – America.” [Watch]

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“I did what any other dad would do.”

Director Alex Grigg and the Mighty Nice crew in Sydney retell the heartwarming story of Australian footballer Mark Bresciano’s selfless moment during the 2014 World Cup when he “did what any other dad would do.” [Watch]

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