Adult Swim: Garble
This Adult Swim ident is a musical and lyrical masterpiece that would make The White Stripes jealous. And... 1, 2, 3, 4!
Commissioned Shorts
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In need of animator? Never panic! These animators prove that the companies and initiatives that hired them were right. How right? Just look at these pieces of art!
When companies and initiative need to make a splash, who you gonna call? Ghostbust... Wait, no, animators, of course! These creative wizards, who would even graduate from Hogwarts if possible, are tasked with turning ordinary messages in extraordinary works of art. It's a win-win, right? The clients get their visual marvels, and we get an absolutely stellar programme of commissioned shorts. Art on demand is still art! And we're commissioning you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show - no deadlines required!
This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2025
Showing in this program
Adult Swim: Glitch Dance
This funky Adult Swim ident feels like you're watching a worn-out videotape. The glitchy music sets the rhythm while the characters in the animation stretch and reshape, almost literally dancing their asses off.
Adult Swim: Keep Dreamin’
This Adult Swim ident is a nod to your biggest dreams. Watch up close as a charming person on a sun-drenched beach rubs on the creamiest sunscreen. Squish!
Adult Swim: Scoop
After watching this ident for Adult Swim, you'll think twice before drinking water from a river.
Adult Swim: Snowboard
Welcome to Adult Swim's magical winter wonderland. A thrilled snowboarder races down the mountain in style, but his finish doesn’t quite go as expected…
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Adult Swim: Space Girls
Is it a plane? A bird? Or a crossover between Powerpuff Girls and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt? This ident was created by students from HSLU Lucerne, Switzerland, in collaboration with long-time partner Adult Swim.
An Icicle for an Icicle
A short and sweet segment for an animated advent calendar, by Swiss director Fabian Meister.
Clipphanger: What is Scabies?
A short cartoon for Clipphanger about scabies! How do you get it, and what can you do about it? Very educational and... super gross. Scratch away!
Corridor: Jump Cut
Winston Hacking directed this official video for the song Jump Cut by the band Corridor. He delivers a sweet collage music clip with vintage found footage and live-action cuts, mixed in the most surreal combinations. Edited incredibly creatively, every new shot is a welcome surprise.
Eyes on Porn
A light-hearted, animated introduction to some of the facts, myths and risks of mainstream porn by director Joseph Clark.
Group Session
Geoff is a creative individual who sometimes struggles with his feelings. Is there something wrong with him? In a group session with his favorite tools – an all-star cast of peculiar puppets – and through a ridiculously catchy song, he finally discovers what has been going on all this time…
Honkytonk’s Dream
Honkytonk's Dream is a charming animated collage featuring a waddling, paddling menagerie of found illustrations! A commission for 1927 and the Friends of Pymmes Park, directed by Laurie Hill.
Illegal Mana
A magical elf party in the woods comes to a sudden end, leaving the forest goddess all alone. Luckily for our music-loving heroine, nature always finds a way to celebrate. Illegal Mana is a commissioned anthology by the director trio Nice Try, consisting of Pia Graf, Jack Zhang, and Julia Müller.
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In My Garden
Director Qianhui Yu was commissioned by GIPHY to create a 28-second personal animation. The result is a hand-drawn, imaginative story based on the events in her own garden after she moved to Stoke-on-Trent.
Juniore: Mediterranee
Méditerranée is an animated music video by Juniore, directed by Clement Soulmagnon. You follow Anna as she reminisces about her carefree days in Nice, discovering the magic of the Mediterranean, which culminates in a solitary swim. A tribute to the beauty and tranquility of the Mediterranean.
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Les Savy Fav: Guzzle Blood
This music video for Les Savy Fav’s Guzzle Blood depicts the gory war between cats and robots. Expect a lot of violence, blood, and unnecessary victims set to a soundtrack of intense rock music!
Let U Go
In this vibey music video, a pajama awakens alone in his room, immersed in nostalgic thoughts. Suddenly, mysterious shadows appear and captivate him. His bed comes to life and carries him away in a strange and magical dance.
Little Birds
This is a story about migration, but above all, it is a story about hope. In this crayon animation, migrant children share their experiences and expectations about their journey to the United States and toward a different life.
Magic Buzz
The vibrations of an abandoned phone in the woods attract several music-loving fairies. They join their musical forces to create a tiny fairy rave. A vibrant and funky ident, produced for Adult Swim Off the Air (MUSIC) in close collaboration with musician Xav Clarke.
Miami Jewish Film Festival Trailer
A short animated trailer commissioned by the Miami Jewish Film Festival, celebrating the joy of the colorful Miami. Created by Daphna Awadish Golan.
Motoyama Engine Works: Connected to History
In Connected to History, an employee interacts with valve spirits, similar to tsukumogami—objects that have acquired a spirit. The commercial illustrates how the company has endured to the point where helpful spirits now inhabit the tools used by its employees.
Moving Parts
Who can withstand a gory puppet musical that offers commentary on how cannibalistic the arts scene truly is? In Moving Parts, a weary traveling salesman encounters a grotesque, singing behemoth. This towering, two-headed monstrosity tempts him with a terrifying yet lucrative proposition.
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Naive New Beaters & Star Feminine Band: Ye Kou Si Kuo
Funky, sexy, and just plain nuts. Director Lola Lefèvre created this vibrant, colorful music video for the song Ye Kou Si Kuo by Naive New Beaters & Star Feminine Band. If this doesn’t make you swing, what will?
Need a Good Sleep?
A snoozing fisherman, a dozing gardener, a restful raver... A diverse cast of characters drifts off while listening to The Sleeping Forecast in this beautifully hand-crafted stop-motion spot for the BBC Sounds podcast.
Playgrounds In Motion 2024 Opening Titles
In Motion is a festival where a variety of artists and studio's share their love for animation, design, and film. These opening titles were created with the idea of playing and experimenting with anything that can constantly be in motion. The result: A sequence of experiments full of looping animations and playful patterns.
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Pune Design Festival Versus Ident Film
This film was created for the latest Pune Design Festival, themed 'Versus.' It depicts a fun competition between a designer (represented by a hand) and an idea (symbolized by colorful clay). Using stop-motion, the film showcases their interaction with bright colors, dynamic movements, and lively sound effects that bring it to life.
The Great British Bake Off: Sweet Relief!
Step into the whimsical world of Sweet Relief with The Great British Bake Off's first-ever fully animated campaign. It combines nostalgic 2D cell animation with playful, contemporary characters. Hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond guide us from stormy skies into a vibrant land filled with cakes, jammy dodger flowers, and iconic bakes.
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The Seed
As night fell, the marsh came alive with the much-awaited concert of nocturnal creatures, attended by the inhabitants of the wetland. All was well until an ardent fan could no longer contain its excitement. A lovely claymation by Indian director Suresh Eriyat.
Welcome to the City of Love
Drawing a close parallel between romantic love and the passion athletes feel for their sports, this breathtaking film for the Paris Olympic Games showcases an intense choreography. In just 60 seconds, it features 58 shots and 36 athletes. Using the universal graphic appeal of 2D animation, the film captures the human spirit of endeavor while retaining warmth and texture.
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Zapped
Zapped is a very short, fast-paced exquisite corpse film in which a family's fight for the remote control spirals out of control.
