Animation for Hire

55 minutes
Animation for Hire

Ranging from campaigns championing health devices to explanimations
and promos, these shorts are a selection of the best commissioned works
in the past year.

This program screened as part of KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival 2018

Showing in this program

Beer Bottle

Beer Bottle

  • Jonas Ott
  • The Netherlands, 2018

How to open a beer bottle.

Behind the Beard

Behind the Beard

  • Marc Angele / Noel Winzen
  • Germany, 2018
  • 4 min.

A beaver's day to day existence is disrupted by unexpected events happening in his unusual habitat.

Better Humans

Better Humans

  • Moth
  • United Kingdom / United States, 2018
  • 3 min.

Sexy yetis, scientists and neon colours collide in Better Humans: a kaleidoscopic romp through the possibilities of gene editing and body augmentation.
As part of a 7-part series commissioned by Massive Science on the lasting impact of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Big Buddy Blue

Big Buddy Blue

  • Frederic Siegel / Beni Morard
  • Switzerland, 2017
  • 3 min.

This is the epic story about a trucker and his motorized best friend, living their dreamy lives on the open road. After a fateful incident, both of them are left behind with a broken heart, waiting for a reunion...
BIG BUDDY BLUE is part of the non-commercial initiative TARP BLANCHE launched by the Swiss Bag manufacturers FREITAG.

Cairo International Animation Forum – CIAF

Cairo International Animation Forum – CIAF

  • Ahmad Abdelhameed
  • Egypt, 2018

From the undiscovered parts of the deserts he came.. the pictures enchanter,Baring the box of wonders to introduce old Cairo's people to the magic of animation.
Inspired from Egyptian folklore Samaka Studio is honored to present the official promo for the Cairo International Animation Forum.

Clipphanger: What is morning sickness

Clipphanger: What is morning sickness

  • Erik Butter
  • The Netherlands, 2018

Short Cartoon about morning sickness during pregnancy

Conception: Catie + Jen

Conception: Catie + Jen

  • Moth
  • United Kingdom, 2018
  • 4 min.

This film was produced as part of the New York Times’ Conception series, a six-part animated series showcasing different real life stories about becoming a Mother.
We follow Jen and Catie: two sisters struggling with infertility, an unexpected pregnancy and difficult life decisions. Sisterhood and motherhood meet in this powerful story of love, fear and trust.

CRAI “In the heart of Italy”

CRAI “In the heart of Italy”

  • Franco Tassi / Andrea Gasparo
  • Italy, 2017

This commercial is a journey between the good and the great of Italy, its beauty and its cuisine.
A visionary journey through 17 italian districts seeking for their artistic icons and typical recipes and products.
A manifesto for the Retail Channel Crai, and his brand philosophy of being close to the Italian people and their traditions.

Fin City

Fin City

  • Tue Sanggaard
  • Denmark, 2017

A fish detective is battling the toughest case he’s ever encountered. He might not be able to solve the mystery himself.

Gavin – world’s first risk-sharing service

Gavin – world’s first risk-sharing service

  • Paul van Hattem
  • The Netherlands, 2018
  • 2 min.

Gavin is the world’s first Risk Sharing Service. But what is a Risk Sharing Service? Well, it’s like insurance, but also not. Fortunately not. And that’s a reason to celebrate! Together with Gavin we’ve created this fun and informative animation that explains what makes Gavin so special. And then there’s also something with a flamingo and a goat. Hey, ho, Fresqo!

Hooray for reading

Hooray for reading

  • Britt Raes
  • Belgium, 2018

When, why, where and what do you like to read?

Laferobion

Laferobion

  • Tina Tanashchuk
  • Ukraine, 2017

Well, here’s a little Andrew’s story!
He walks the street and doesn’t worry:
He runs all day without a hat,
He jumps into puddles – just like that!
Why does he seem so sad and blue

Marnix Academie: Annual Report 2017

Marnix Academie: Annual Report 2017

  • Sverre Fredriksen
  • The Netherlands, 2018
  • 2 min.

Stop-motion summary of the annual report of Marnix Academy.

Nationale Postcode Loterij – Harry & Barry

Nationale Postcode Loterij – Harry & Barry

  • Vincent Lammer / Nick Groeneveld
  • The Netherlands, 2018
  • 3 min.

Nationale Postcode Loterij and our team joined forces for the animated short film ‘Harry and Barry’. The team brought these two birdwatchers to life by creating a world through music and image.

Rick and Morty Exquisite Corpse

Rick and Morty Exquisite Corpse

  • Matt Taylor / Ollie Green
  • United States, 2017
  • 3 min.

Take a trip through the Rick and Morty multiverse.

Tend

Tend

  • Tom Judd / Ed Barrett
  • United Kingdom, 2018
  • 8 min.

Tend tells the story of a man and his daughter living peacefully in the forest, until one day their familiar routine begins to fall apart. As the father struggles to keep the fire burning, he loses sight of what’s truly important – and spirals into an obsession with the flames.

The Jungle

The Jungle

  • Joseph Melhuish
  • United Kingdom, 2017

A DIY virtual-reality vacation goes awry

The Postman

The Postman

  • Akama
  • France, 2018

When Lars, a postman, meets Karen's gaze during his daily deliveries, it's love at first sight. But Woofy, Karen's dog, does not hear it that way. To make sure this safety distance is respected, Woofy will make sure the Postman feels his presence. But fate will give Lars a boost: his old credenza is replaced by a brand new Renault Kangoo Z.E., electric...and silent.

Truckin’

Truckin’

  • Neil Stubbings
  • Switzerland, 2017
  • 5 min.

TRUCKIN’ combines a moving family drama with an inspiring coming-of-truck story. The film doesn’t just tell the exciting story of the creation of the first FREITAG bags – TRUCKIN’ also asks the big questions about humanity, trucks and the recycling economy: Where do we come from? Where are we going? And how are little trucks really

Wasteboards – Join the ride

Wasteboards – Join the ride

  • Tommie Geraedts
  • The Netherlands, 2017
  • 3 min.

To fight plastic pollution, wasteboards makes skateboards from recycled plastic out of the plastic soup in our oceans. They were looking for a kind of odd interpretation of their process so they called me.

I created an unlimited loop depicting the recycling process of the plastic and at the same time showing what plastic does with the creatures of the sea.

What are the symptoms and signals of dementia? – Alzheimer Nederland

What are the symptoms and signals of dementia? – Alzheimer Nederland

  • Ted Griffioen
  • The Netherlands, 2017

A brief overview of the symptoms and signals of dementia. Part of an information campaign of the support organisation Alzheimer Nederland.

Wrap It Up!

Wrap It Up!

  • Noa Juel Johansen
  • Denmark, 2017

A city-boy takes a day off on the beach. Too lazy to throw his trash in the bin, he tosses it on the beach. Grave consequences follow, which changes his mind on littering.