Strap in, because the safety is off ... Welcome to the world of weird, WTF, whacky, and sfjqslfjlmqzjflksjflqj (even our keyboard is out of control).
Strap in, because the safety is off ... Welcome to the world of weird, WTF, whacky, and sfjqslfjlmqzjflksjflqj (even our keyboard is out of control). This is the space of oddities. Accompanied by evil laughter, Kaboom presents a selection of shorts that will make your scream for mercy (or your mommy). The way of the wicked has never been more delicious.
Adventures rarely come this delicious. Dimitri, a cookie knight, together with his faithful chocolate friend Pépite and Boubou, his boudoir horse, are sent on a mission to find the heart of the princess that was stolen by the villainous Cherry Ontop. Their adventures across strange, sugary lands inhabited by all sorts of pastries will prove to be dangerous. A knight's tale of epic (and tasty) proportions, made by students during their graduation year at ESMA Nantes.
Goya-nominated directors Carla Pereira & Juanfran Jacinto channel their inner David Lynch with this freaky stop-motion sitcom-like short about an almost normal family that decides to fertilize an egg the mother laid last night. 100% WTF, 100% worth it.
Don't ever mess with chickens! A chicken coop set up at the foot of a nuclear power plant sees its daily life turned upside down by a series of mutations but tries to save the day amidst atomic chaos. A fluffy and surprising 3D animation film by French students.
Dirk Verschure and his wacky humour are back for more! A cat with glasses is sick and tired of his hazy vision, so he turns to Dr. Spoo for a solution. But will the doctor's visit be worth it?
"A film by Peter Millard" should say enough ... In his characteristically quirky style, the acclaimed English animator and artist shows us that every species has its own life cycle. Masterfully silly.
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In South Korea, there's a saying: "A stone thrown carelessly hits a frog and dies." And that's the end of it. But not in this story! Whether a metaphor for our attitude towards nature or for victims in abusive relationships, Don't Die is a clever revenge film. You'll make sure you never throw a rock at frogs ever again.
Who says the superhero genre is dead? Doris & Bettan are two retired women enjoying the sun on a Spanish beach. Topless, smoking and sipping on cocktails, they are living the high life. That is until a manager and his security team tries to kick them out. But the couple fights back in true John Wick style. Cartoonist & illustrator Ellen Ekman's directorial debut is a fun, subversive twist on the superhero flick, referencing loads of classics, including Thelma & Louise. You might want to think twice before going to Marbella now!
The multiverse is a bit like sausages ... At least according to this mind-bending Taiwanese student short that delves into time, death and interwoven worlds. Sausages: Into the Multiverse could probably also work as a title. A meaty twist on the multiverse film.
'Missed Connections' is an online forum where anyone can post their story, in hopes of reconnecting with someone they shared a passing moment with. Idiosyncratic animator Jack Gray presents several (bitter)sweet vignettes taken from the forum, exploring the humorous, vulnerable and surreal aspects of pursuing romance in a contemporary city.
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In this surprisingly philosphical whirlpool of a film, our isolated protagonist sits in her apartment, daydreaming and browsing the internet. Her soliloquies are interrupted by some mysterious deliveries at the door by a candy-coloured ghost.
A very "friendly" rat listens with great effort to a new father. Rat Things is the first animated project by Borja Pakrolsky and inquires the most superficial interior of the human being. A literal drawing of the different 'selves' that inhabit each and one of us.
A gas station in a toy town is running non-stop. Customers keep buying, the mascot keeps cheering them on. But when acid rain starts to pour, only one girl notices that something is amiss. This French student film seemingly honours Walt Disney's classic The Skeleton Dance but turns up the madness.
What a night for rock band L.I.O. Starving after an electrifying gig, they're on the prowl for a late-night feast. But things take an unexpected twist as the hungry musicians find themselves caught in a thrilling tale of danger and deception, and one demonic old lady. Peruvian animator Alvaro Giraldo proves himself to be a psychedelic force of nature in this bloody music clip.
A short animated musical, Three Cookie Bakers features well ... three cookie bakers who return to their nest. But a flock of pate disapproves. From there the plot thickens. Tom Schrooten and Jacob van de Water have truly embraced that "bonkers" vibe in their hilarious collaboration.
A water fight for the ages! Pam and Linda are neighbours and sworn enemies. So of course their ongoing feud escalates into an epic water fight that spirals out of control. May the best woman win!
It's not every day you meet a unicorn. And it's not everyday you kill such a mighty beast. Care to explain, Ray? In this Taiwenese student short, Ray recalls his wild night leading to betrayal and dire consequences for both man and unicorn.
Kaboom Animation Festival is the one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest in all things animated. Ranging from cutting-edge experimental arthouse to colorful stories for families and kids, Kaboom will cater to the animation needs of all. Yes, even yours, my amazing weirdo friend!
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