Starter, main course and dessert all in one: Kaboom's International Short Film Competition.
Remember that time when cinema was not a thing yet? When animation only existed within faraway dreams? Dreadful. And then Kaboom came along. Dreams became reality, and animation was king of kings. Okay okay, perhaps our story is missing a few beats, but here’s the gist: after more than a century of cinema, it all comes down to this: a showdown between animators from all over the world, dubbed the Kaboom International Short Film Competition. Whoever comes out on top, know that the one true winner is already known: the art of animation.
Please note that the film 'Paper Trail' does not screen on the VOD platform.
In To the Woods, memories of a lost loved one come vividly to life. Every scene feels like a painting as a brother and sister explore the forest beside their home under the starry sky. Although the events feel strikingly real, their journey ultimately reveals itself to be a mirage from the past. A hauntingly beautiful film about loss, directed by Agnès Patron.
Marta returns to Portugal after loneliness forces her to leave London. When she goes to see her grandfather, she hears the mournful cries of a broken soul. She discovers it’s an abandoned dog who has been keeping the neighborhood awake day and night since his owners died. Marta decides to investigate—and soon finds herself caught up in an extraordinary adventure.
Welcome to a place where houses are full of holes, tomatoes are ticking time bombs, and snails wander the streets in search of refuge. In Paradaïz, Sarajevo-based artist Matea Radic uses absurdist animation, archival footage, and fleeting memories from his own childhood to explore the deeper meaning of home.
How do you pack your bag when you go on a trip? Probably not with the same patience as the protagonist in this short. In calm, meticulous detail, director Naohiro Zama brings his favourite hobby to life. Consider your meditation for the day done. Bold student work!
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Tears is a film about the impossibility of making a decision. A world full of possibilities, and a woman who may not want to choose at all. An intriguing portrait of an emigrant’s life, captured through a unique technique and storytelling, surprising you with every new scene.
Paper Trail is a high-speed study of a person’s life, seen only through pieces of paper. Director Don Hertzfeldt developed new animation techniques to create the film’s unique look and pace.
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As Dev drives home from a mysterious, aging nuclear facility, he becomes stranded at an isolated emu farm run by old mystic lesbians. Suspicious of their intentions, Dev fears they will sacrifice him at the local stone circle. A delightfully twisted folk-horror comedy by Lizzie Watts.
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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