Category: Experimental Short Films

Short Film: REDEMPTION, 7min., USA, Experimental

Redemption is my third and final non-narrative experimental film that deals with the death and resurrection of the human essence. This is not about a physical death but a spiritual one. The themes are my abstract interpretations of actual events that I have experienced. Those experiences dealt with the death of hope and spirit and… Continue reading Short Film: REDEMPTION, 7min., USA, Experimental

Short Film: PASSAGE, 2min., Australia, Animation/Experimental

A surreal and expressionistic animation. A painted female figure steps through a doorway, undergoing a surreal exploration of body and identity, whilst being confronted with distortions of herself. Digitally painted frame by frame animation. Project Links  Website  

Director Biography – Reena Dutt (TOO MANY BODIES)

Dutt is a member of Lincoln Center’s Directors’ Lab in New York City, and an experienced producer. Her most recent producing credits include the Sundance premiering AKICITA: The Battle of Standing Rock (2018), John Legend’s “Penthouse Floor” (over 10M views on Youtube), and a PSA in support of the #MeToo campaign (As seen on Huffpost,… Continue reading Director Biography – Reena Dutt (TOO MANY BODIES)

Short Film: TOO MANY BODIES, 6min., USA, Music Video

Too Many Bodies is a music video for Alex Mackey’s “Place Called Us”, addressing America’s need for gun reform through dance, music and passion, culminating in a website of resources for advocacy and survivor support. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Director Biography – Simo Liu (GEOMETRY)

Simo Liu is an animated film artist, illustrator and designer. Originally came from China, Simo studied animation and digital arts from University of Southern California as well as motion graphics from California Institute of the Arts. Simo’s works combine various styles, techniques and aesthetics with sounds and music to show art pieces interesting and meaningful.

Short Film: GEOMETRY, 2min., USA, Experimental

Geometry is a visual music animated piece. Inspired by Oskar Fischinger and John Whitney, Geometry combines graphic shapes with music to show a ball’s journey. Film Type: Animation, Experimental, Short, Student, Other Runtime: 1 minute 32 seconds Completion Date: January 17, 2018 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Shooting Format: Digital… Continue reading Short Film: GEOMETRY, 2min., USA, Experimental

Director Biography – Stirling Matheson, Sarah Farnsley (ABSOLUTION)

Stirling Matheson is a founding director of Ballet Theatre of Indiana, a choreographer of numerous narrative works, and a dancer. Stirling Matheson grew up in Fairfax, California, where he trained at Dance Theatre Seven under David “Rocky” Roxander and Jody White. He continued his training at the Arizona School of Classical Ballet with Nadya Zubkov… Continue reading Director Biography – Stirling Matheson, Sarah Farnsley (ABSOLUTION)

Short Film: ABSOLUTION, 7min, USA, Dance

The House of the Rising Sun is a place of transition in music and folklore. It’s a purgatory where travelers, vagabonds, and lost souls cross paths before continuing toward their life after. Absolution is a snapshot of that purgatory, that waiting room, where souls must accept the regrets and disappointments in their lives before they… Continue reading Short Film: ABSOLUTION, 7min, USA, Dance