Animation Shorts: Flights of Fancy All Ages
When
1.30pm, Sat 8 Jan 2022 (50 mins)Where
Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A
About
Feel your heart soar with this collection of animated shorts that explore the joys of taking to the sky and achieving your dreams.
Monster’s Playground 2018 dir. Oh Yeah Wow (5 mins)
“Most kids have a dog, some a cat; fun lovin’ siblings Bro-Bro and Siswa however, are the proud owners of Monster! With his rusty and unpredictable magic, the trio set off on a fun adventure.” Screen Australia
Blockhead and Sparkles and the Flood of Tears 2021 dir. Digby Webster and Lauren Orrell (8.14 mins)
“Featuring hand-drawn oil pastels by acclaimed artist Digby Webster, this animated short film celebrates neurodiversity as it follows two friends with unique gifts.” Screen Australia
Olden Times: Cowboy Stories 2020 dir. Jonathan Daw & Grace Robinya (8.08 mins)
“Grace Robinya remembers the old days – station life. Cowboys herded cattle whilst women tended to the domestic.” Desart
Sole 2019 dir. Yori Narpati, Quynh Truong and Erika Ju (3.28 mins)
“Maia's grandpa was her hero. Despite his weak heart, he loved the outdoors, especially hiking the mountains near their hometown. There was just one climb he couldn't finish, and her greatest wish was to finish it for him. Sole is a 3-minute short film based on the true story of Paul Evans, who passed away before fulfilling his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail. His wife gave out his hiking boots to strangers so that they could take 'him' with them on the hike. The film explores the relationship of Maia and her Grandpa, and how she overcomes grief by fulfilling his dream.” Yori Narpati
Junction 2016 dir. Nathan Jurevicius (7 mins)
“The youngest from a family of 'Face Changers' takes a journey to a mountain to alter the direction of the wind ” Vishus Productions
The Duck 2014 dir. Simon Cottee (9 mins)
“A duck, hopelessly in love with a rock that can never love him back, must take action before his heart breaks.” Screen Australia
Pinta Pinta Karlu 2019 dir. Jason Japaljarri Woods and Simon Japanangka Fisher (2:34 mins)
“A story about first contact with aeroplanes told by Francis Japurrurla Kelly” First Nations Media
Jasper 2018 dir. Simon Rippingale (15 mins)
“A young girl fascinated by flight, dreams of becoming an airforce pilot.” University of Technology, Sydney
Paper Boys 2020 dir. William Savage and Wendy Lu (1.43 mins)
“While finishing up his paper run, Marcian finds himself on the same street his friend Alden once lived on. He reminisces about the adventures they shared in this poignant tribute to the friendships which shaped their childhood and fleeting nature.” William Savage and Wendy Lu
The Story of Percival Pilts 2015 dir. John Lewis and Janette Goodey (2.12mins)
“This is the story of Percival P. Pilts, a man who has lived his whole life on stilts.” Screen Australia
Monster’s Playground 2018 dir. Oh Yeah Wow (5 mins) “Most kids have a dog, some a cat; fun lovin’ siblings Bro-Bro and Siswa however, are the proud owners of Monster! With his rusty and unpredictable magic, the trio set off on a fun adventure.” Screen Australia Blockhead and Sparkles and the Flood of Tears 2021 dir. Digby Webster and Lauren Orrell (8.14 mins) “Featuring hand-drawn oil pastels by acclaimed artist Digby Webster, this animated short film celebrates neurodiversity as it follows two friends with unique gifts.” Screen Australia Olden Times: Cowboy Stories 2020 dir. Jonathan Daw & Grace Robinya (8.08 mins) “Grace Robinya remembers the old days – station life. Cowboys herded cattle whilst women tended to the domestic.” Desart Sole 2019 dir. Yori Narpati, Quynh Truong and Erika Ju (3.28 mins) “Maia's grandpa was her hero. Despite his weak heart, he loved the outdoors, especially hiking the mountains near their hometown. There was just one climb he couldn't finish, and her greatest wish was to finish it for him. Sole is a 3-minute short film based on the true story of Paul Evans, who passed away before fulfilling his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail. His wife gave out his hiking boots to strangers so that they could take 'him' with them on the hike. The film explores the relationship of Maia and her Grandpa, and how she overcomes grief by fulfilling his dream.” Yori Narpati Junction 2016 dir. Nathan Jurevicius (7 mins) “The youngest from a family of 'Face Changers' takes a journey to a mountain to alter the direction of the wind ” Vishus Productions The Duck 2014 dir. Simon Cottee (9 mins) “A duck, hopelessly in love with a rock that can never love him back, must take action before his heart breaks.” Screen Australia Pinta Pinta Karlu 2019 dir. Jason Japaljarri Woods and Simon Japanangka Fisher (2:34 mins) “A story about first contact with aeroplanes told by Francis Japurrurla Kelly” First Nations Media Jasper 2018 dir. Simon Rippingale (15 mins) “A young girl fascinated by flight, dreams of becoming an airforce pilot.” University of Technology, Sydney Paper Boys 2020 dir. William Savage and Wendy Lu (1.43 mins) “While finishing up his paper run, Marcian finds himself on the same street his friend Alden once lived on. He reminisces about the adventures they shared in this poignant tribute to the friendships which shaped their childhood and fleeting nature.” William Savage and Wendy Lu The Story of Percival Pilts 2015 dir. John Lewis and Janette Goodey (2.12mins) “This is the story of Percival P. Pilts, a man who has lived his whole life on stilts.” Screen Australia
Production Credits
- Directors: Oh Yeah Wo, Digby Webste, Lauren Orrel, Jonathan Da, Yori Narpat, Quynh Truon, Erika J, Nathan Jureviciu, Simon Cotte, Jason Japaljarri Wood, Simon Japanangka Fishe, Simon Rippingal, William Savag, Wendy L, John Lewi, Janette Goodey
- Runtime: 50 minutes