The Animation Show 3

presented by Mike Judge and Don Herzfeldt

The Animation Show is back with an all new theatrical tour, bringing you the greatest animation on the planet! This mix of Academy Award nominees and Film Fest winners were hand picked by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt. Together they've compiled a slate of spectacular films from ground breaking CG to classic 2D and stop-motion animation. Listed here is a partial line up of what will be shown. Expect additional films and some big surprises.

Rabbit

2005, Run Wrake, England, 8:30
2D and Computer Animation
When a boy and girl find an idol in the stomach of a rabbit, great riches follow, but for how long? Official Site

City Paradise

2004, Gaëlle Denis, England, 6
A mix of live action, 2D and 3D Animation
Tomoko arrives to London from Japan and accidentally discovers a mysterious, secret city underground, inhabited by friendly little aliens and a beautiful blossom. After she's found it, everything changes. Official Site

Everything Will Be OK

2006, Don Hertzfeldt, USA, 17
Traditional 2D Animation and Experimental Photography
A series of dark and troubling events forces Bill to reckon with the meaning of his life - or lack thereof. Official Site

Collision

2005, Max Hattler, England, 2:30
Computer Animation
Islamic patterns and American quilts mix with the colors and geometry of flags. Collision is an abstract field of reflection.Official Site

Nine

2005, Shane Acker, USA, 11
Computer Animation
After witnessing the death of his mentor "5" by the hands of the malevolent construct, the rag doll "9" must confront his fears. Now "9" must destroy the creature and steal the talisman of trapped souls it carries as a trophy. Official Site

Guide Dog

2006, Bill Plympton, USA, 5:45
Traditional 2D Animation
Guide Dog  is a sequel to the Oscar nominated short Guard Dog. This time, our hero dog helps blind people with typical disastrous results. Official Site

Eaux Forte

2005, Remi Chaye, France, 3:40
Traditional 2D Animation
A young man makes a morning purchase and is confronted with a tide of destruction.

Overtime

2004, Oury Atlan, Thibaut Berland & Damien Ferrie, France, 4:55m
Computer Animation
The story of a troupe of small Kermit-like puppets who find their creator lying on his bench and have to eventually come to understand his death. Overtime at Myspace

Dreams and Desires

2006, Joanna Quinn, UK, 9:55
2D animation Drawn Animation/After Effects
On acquiring a new Digi Videocam, Beryl becomes obsessed with the filmmaking process using it to articulate her desires and dreams as video diary. As cineaste par excellence, she agrees to video the wedding of her friend Mandy, seizing the opportunity to imitate her filmmaking idols with disastrous & hilarious results, cinematic achievements. Official Site

Game Over

2006, PES, USA, 1:45
Stopmotion Animation
Homage is paid to five classic arcade games. Enjoy Centipede, Frogger, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Pac-Man games. All are aimed at evoking nostalgia for the intense arcade experience that spawned the billion dollar industry in the late 70s and early 80's. Official Site