Commissioned Shorts

45 minutes

Help, I need an animator! These shorts may have been commissioned by companies and initiatives, but oh my, they are truly original.

Commissioned Shorts

Wanted: an animator! Sometimes companies and initiatives are in dire need for a truly creative artist, so they turn to an animator to get their messages across. Not only good for money and fame, because it means that we get a freakin' good programme of 'commissioned' shorts.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2023

Showing in this program

A Future Begins

A Future Begins

  • Johnny Kelly
  • United Kingdom, 2021
  • 2 min.

On the ten year anniversary of his double Cannes Grand Prix winning short, 'Back to the Start', changing the global conversation around animal welfare, the farming family epic now turns the focus on human welfare. Set to a stellar soundtrack by Grammy-award winning singer, Kacey Musgraves who reimagined the Coldplay classic “Fix You”, and created in partnership with Observatory.

An End to War Enough

An End to War Enough

  • Simone Massi
  • Italy, 2022
  • 4 min.

A world without war is another utopia that we cannot wait any longer.

BIFAN 2021: 25 Years

BIFAN 2021: 25 Years

  • Kangmin Kim
  • United States / South Korea, 2021

Trailer to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.

Don’t Fear the Finger

Don’t Fear the Finger

  • Fran Colombatti
  • Argentina, 2022

In Argentina alone, more than 1 case of prostate cancer is diagnosed per hour, and more than 11,600 per year. It is the second leading cancer death cause in men (with an average of 10 deaths per day), considering that 1 in 6 over the age of 50 will develop it during their lifetime.* Facing this reality LALCEC, being the most important organization in cancer prevention and detection in Argentina, with more than 100 years of experience, premieres its new campaign created together with Grey Argentina as an opening for a series of actions leading up to June 11th, World Day of Prostate Cancer.

Hallo Vermeer, Girl on a Trip

Hallo Vermeer, Girl on a Trip

  • Michaël Veerman / Julia Szalay
  • The Netherlands, 2022
  • 3 min.

A short biography about the painting: The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer. About who painted her, who bought her, the famous auction in 1882 and the world travels she made. Animation is part of the family exhibition: Hello Vermeer

Hidden Heroes

Hidden Heroes

  • Anna Levinson
  • Germany, 2022
  • 2 min.

Almost every 5th child in Germany is at risk of poverty. „Hidden Heroes“ is a sensitive short film about child poverty. The film tells the story of three children, of different origins, family and living conditions, and their everyday struggles. To cope with reality, they make up the wildest stories: They are superheroes and have various superpowers no one can see.

Learning Disabilities in Primary Care

Learning Disabilities in Primary Care

  • Ivyy Chen
  • United Kingdom, 2022
  • 6 min.

Researchers at Surrey Heartlands collaborated with The Sunnybank Trust and Strange Beast to produce an insightful short film based on real-life experiences of people with a learning disability, exploring their experience of accessing Primary Care services, and Annual Health Checks in particular.

People with learning disabilities tend to have worse physical and mental health than the general population. Good quality healthcare and effective access to Primary Care services are key to tackling such inequalities.

This film seeks to support healthcare professionals working in Primary Care to understand more about the experiences, challenges and needs of people with learning disabilities, empowering them to take positive action.

Together we can break down barriers and enable people with learning disabilities to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

PSSY

PSSY

  • Nayon Cho / Simon Wilches Castro
  • United States, 2022

Truth be told, there is only one single thing on your mind...
PSSY, A Pussydelic Journey.

T-SH&T

T-SH&T

  • Luka Vucić
  • Croatia, 2022

The video tells a simple story of a man who soiled his favourite T-shirt while eating a juicy hamburger. Utterly devastated, he quickly throws the T-shirt into the washing machine. What follows is a peek inside the washing process, where a colourful and amusing story unfolds. Will the stain be successfully removed or will it be a shitshow? You'll have to see it for yourself.

Tell Your Story – Steven

Tell Your Story – Steven

  • Robertino Zambrano
  • United Kingdom, 2021

Robertino created a series of visceral, fluid and figurative animated films to portray the imperfect path towards quitting smoking, for good.

Artfully bringing to life three authentic, first hand accounts of quitting smoking, the supporting visuals capture the emotional journey of each individual, creating three distinct design languages.

The Last Mile

The Last Mile

  • Fx Goby
  • United Kingdom, 2021

The Last Mile is a heartfelt tribute to arguably the most cherished car on earth as it goes out of production. Fx Goby takes us through the decades, telling both a personal and cultural history of our relationship with the iconic VW Beetle over its 80 year lifespan.

The Spider and The Window

The Spider and The Window

  • Dorian&Daniel
  • Germany, 2022

Commercial for Samsung.

TVFCU – A Place For All of Us

TVFCU – A Place For All of Us

  • Sylvie Trouvé / Dale Hayward
  • Canada / United States, 2022

Welcome to A Place for All of Us. A magical stop motion journey into the Tennessee Valley. It’s a place that is committed to being your helping hand and a community that supports each other's growth.

We celebrate together, in making this A Place for All of Us.

Under the Influence – Let’s Break the Silence

Under the Influence – Let’s Break the Silence

  • Camille Bovey
  • Switzerland, 2021
  • 4 min.

"Under the Influence" is one of the 7 short movies made for the project "Let's Break the Silence". It tells a story, taken from an authentic testimony, about the issue of psychological control and dependence within a couple.

"Let's Break the Silence" is a project to raise awareness about the multiplicity of violence within couples. Through 7 animated short movies made by Swiss artists, the project reveals violence that is often invisible.

It also aims to accompany the word around violence, to bring a better active and empathic listening as well as support to the victims. This awareness-raising project is directed by DécadréE and the production of the videos has been entrusted to Nous Prod.

Unsung Women – Ida Pfeiffer

Unsung Women – Ida Pfeiffer

  • Julie Gavras / Mathieu Decarli
  • France / Belgium, 2021
  • 3 min.

Ah, the imagination of Jules Verne! Abseiling down volcanoes, going around the world in 80 days... If you look closely, don't you think there are some similarities with the adventures and writings of Ida Pfeiffer?

The episode is part of Unsung Women (30x3'), a stop motion series that points out with humor the invisibility process that women have undergone through History.

Why Are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill?

Why Are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill?

  • Irida Zhonga
  • United States / Greece, 2022
  • 4 min.

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