Forget the Super Bowl, this is the real deal: the Kaboom's Official Short Film Competition.
The greatest competitions: the Olympics, the World Cup, De Eredivisie, the NBA, your local darts tournament, and of course … The Kaboom Short Film Competition. Forget the Super Bowl, the most exciting show on the planet is this competition filled with animated shorts from all corners of the galaxy.
Here, 59 films – including student shorts, films by seasoned directors and even music videos – battle it out for our coveted awards.
Based on true events, Bestia explores the life of a secret police agent during the military junta headed by Pinochet in Chile. Haunted by the atrocities she has committed, the agent's mind begins to fracture. So we get a glimpse into the mind of a stooge for a fascist dictatorship. You'll never forget that porcelain face, mark our words.
On 23 February 2005, the radio announces a bill about the benefits of French colonization: "School curriculums must acknowledge the positive impact of the French presence overseas, especially in North Africa." This announcement disrupts Louise and her family's daily life. Her house turns out to be inhabited by peculiar presences. Has history taught us anything?
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A young Mexican smuggler and a little girl travel illegally on top of a cargo train, called La Bestia - and better known in real life as The Death Train, to get to the United States. An injury, however, transforms the smuggler's perception of the journey. An atmospheric short commenting on the horrors migrants go through on the road to a better life.
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We can all agree: Marvin Gaye is a legend! In 2021, the iconic track/album "What's Going On" celebrated its 50th birthday. This animation re-imagines Marvin Gaye's unforgettable track by following him through scenes of civil unrest, the Vietnam War, poverty, and environmental damage.
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If corona has reminded us of anything, it's that having dinner together with a group of people fills with happiness. Here, a group gathers around a table. The food is served in a noisy environment, toasts are made and a happy birthday is sung, while we listen to the conversations. At some point there are already people sleeping, reading, and even flirting. And in the end, only dirty dishes and silence remain. A joyful, yet quiet short about the lively experience of being together.
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Journey into Inuit mysticism with Zacharias Kunuk's beguiling short. Based on an Inuit story the director heard, this authentic film follows a young shaman facing her first test: a trip underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk won the Caméra d'Or in Cannes in 2001 with Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, the first indigenous Inuk film with an all indigenous cast and entirely in Inuktitut. His work is steeped in Inuit traditional beliefs and spirituality.
There She Is!! was a popular South Korean flash cartoon series back in 2004, and thanks to some crowdfunding there is now a new episode! In a society where interracial love is dismissed, three brothers, a mixed breed of rabbit and lion, have memories of hatred and discrimination from an early age. For fans: this episode explores the origins of the Jjintta Set and why they ultimately decided the help Doki and Nabi (the protagonists of the early There She Is!!) find their love.
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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