Humorous frames I

Humorous Frames I

Things Mice Can Do, Betty Loades, United Kingdom

A series of short stories revealing the previously undocumented talents of mice.

WHAT CATS DO IN THE SHADOWS, Sasha Novikova, Russian Federation

A wordless animated comedy-thriller that sheds light on the secret nightlife of cats, explains the mysterious kitchen noises, and finally answers the age-old question: 'Why does the culprit always get away with it?' The black-and-white visuals are paired with a vintage musical style, heightening the nostalgic tone.

Lessons with Looloo: Shelter, Dave McKenna, Steve Roberts, United Kingdom

An educational film teaching Looloo and her prehistoric human friends how to build a shelter

Rain, Roza Gimatdinova, Russian Federation

An educational film teaching Looloo and her prehistoric human friends how to build a shelter.

Hell Troops, Emilio Gallego, Jesus Gallego, Spain

This is the story of the demon Exael, a soldier lost on the plains of purgatory after a surprise attack by angels. There he will meet the angel Temelchus and both will begin a fight full of deception, impossible weaponry, absurd strategies and challenging looks. Who will emerge victorious in the eternal fight between heaven and hell?

Monday Tuesday Washday, Charlotte WATRELOT, Morgan COULON-HARTMANN, Stephane SOLOMONIDES, SEPTIER SEPTIER, France

Aimé, a young man, is getting ready in his bathroom. Suddenly, a power outage brings his washing machine to life, which runs away, stealing his clothes. What follows is a chase across the rooftops of the city.

The Brook That Ran Back To The Mountain, Alexandr Khramtsov, Russian Federation

Mountain the dog, the guardian of a mountain village, falls in love with a visiting young woman. When she leaves, he ventures into the City to find her. The faceless sky-high buildings, crowds of people, automobiles… all of this combined overwhelms the Hero so much that he forgets even who he is and why he is there. But the herd of sheep from the village comes to his rescue.

Smorgasbord, Luna Cherrington, United Kingdom

What is food?

(Un)Lucky Day, Karin Likar, Slovenia

Srečko wants to enjoy the beach, but the problems start at the beginning when he arrives to a crowded beach and cannot find an empty spot.

Tempomaximus, Brina Fekonja, Slovenia

When we have completed our tasks, new ones are waiting for us. The tempo is increasing.

 Easter, André Ruivo, Portugal

In an autobiographical record, we follow the road with the Ruivo family to Castelo de Vide, stage of the famous night rattle at Easter, but not everything goes as expected.

UPS!, Galvão Bertazzi, Luís Canau, Portugal

A boy lives surrounded by an oppressive cacophony of sounds, within a dysfunctional family. A day at the beach might be the long-expected opportunity for a break from a hellish existence. The parents, the boy, and his sister put everything they can in the family car and drive away. The boy dreams of playing with his bucket and shovel in the sand, by the sea, but it is not easy to reach the destination. If they arrive at the beach, will they enjoy a peaceful day or will they face something unexpected?

Sesame, Alix DE CLERCK, Alice DIOP, France

A woman dies of a sesame allergy and has to mourn her own loss.

 PNGTY, Kim Jimin, Moon Hyewon, Park Chorok, Lim Yeonwoo, Choi, Korea, Republic of

The story begins with the simple question, "What if my illustrations come to life?" What if, unbeknownst to me, the illustrations throw their own party in the show? We tried to create a unique pop atmosphere by combining the advantages of the program's illustrations and party material. The designer of the friendly image evokes laughter by expressing it as an object that can empathize with the modern working audience, and the world in a colorful monitor that contrasts with reality induces visual enjoyment and curiosity.

Unidentified, Dave McKenna, Steve Roberts, United Kingdom

Aliens abduct a man off the beach and try to befriend what they find.

Storytelling, Nils Hedinger, Switzerland

From cave drawings to echo chambers: The history of humankind is a history of storytelling.

Interview with a Dragon, Roxanne Matrix, Canada

Have you ever wondered about the hidden lives of magical creatures? In this exclusive interview, meet Earl, an ancient dragon who walks among us. Watch closely as we peel back the layers of his life and reveal something truly extraordinary! A hoard of amassed… yogurt?

Yesterday is later, Diego Solano Flores, Mexico

Javier’s hungry cat wakes him up after a long day of work, but his mischievous drawings create obstacles that prevent him from fulfilling his responsibilities.

Sweet Cabanyal, Anna Juesas, Sonia Sánchez, Spain

Amparo, an extravagant and passionate former starlet, faces losing her house at the hands of Dan, a clumsy architect who owns a multinational company. Dan will seek to redesign a historic neighbourhood in which Amparo's premises will rise as the resistance. Will it be Amparo's last show?

WESTERN CANDY, Rose Agnus-Ambonville | Noémie Le Roc'h Morgère | Joséphine Egedy | Axel Simoni | Alice de Morant | Julie Dubuc | Hyunah Kim | Julie XU, France

Madeleine, the determined bounty hunter, partners with Bob, the donut farmer, to track down Billy, the fearsome chocolate bear terrorizing their valley.