About the Film

Short Films:

Decorations
Japan, animation
Duration: 7 min.
Director: Mari Miyazawa

The night before a big feast, a bakery witnesses a newcomer’s bittersweet coming-of-age. Recommended for ages 4 and older.

By Your Side
Japan, animation
Duration: 6 min.
Language: English
Director: Tsuneo Goda

In the wake of a devastating earthquake, a little girl’s forgotten animals struggle to repair the damage. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Switch Man
Taiwan, animation
Duration: 4 min.
Language: English
Director: Hsun-Chun Chuang, Shao-Kuei Tong

A man and his belt face off against a giant mantis. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Johnny Express
South Korea, animation
Duration: 5 min.
Director: Woo Kyungmin

Will Johnny the Space Delivery Man deliver the goods or will he destroy the world? Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Afternoon Class
South Korea, animation
Duration: 4 min.
Director: Oh Seoro

A student plunges into delirium as he attempts to stay awake in class. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Hello from Malaysia
USA, live action
Duration: 3 min.
Language: English and Malay
Director: Kira Bursky

When Aiman moves to the US from Malaysia, she acclimates to her new home with the help of a classmate. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Ravi and Jane
India, live action
Duration: 14 min.
Language: English and Tamil
Director: Stuart O’Rourke

A Sri Lankan newcomer Ravi is welcomed by his classmate Jane. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Zero
Australia, animation
Duration: 12 min., 32 sec.
Language: English
Director: Christopher Kezelos

Born into a world of numbers, an oppressed zero discovers that through determination, courage, and love, nothing can truly be something. Recommended for ages 13 and older for sensitive themes, including bullying, discrimination, and social exclusion.

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