All Films

Instead of Abracadabra

2008 • 22 min • Sweden

A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.

Urban Legend Story Hikiko

2008 • 42 min • Japan

3D CG-animated movie about Hikiko, who is a character of a Japanese urban legend. She was violently treated all the time by her parents and classmates at the elementary school and she's extremely ugly due to the constant violence. To revenge, she caught students from elementary school and drag them on the floor until they're badly mutilated.

Factory Farmed

2008 • 6 min • United Kingdom

Short film made for the SCI-FI-LONDON 48 hour film challenge 2008 in association with the SciFi Channel.

Schrader's Exorcism

2008 • 52 min

A documentary chronicling director Paul Schrader's ride through hell and back while making film history with his prequel to The Exorcist. Schrader, after being fired from the production and his version of the film shelved, is brought back 2 years later to complete it on a shoestring budget. In true cinéma vérité style we watch as Schrader and editor Tim Silano work all the angles to get the film on its feet and over to Europe for the world premiere.

Cirque du Soleil: A Thrilling Ride Through Kooza

2008 • 46 min

Cirque du Soleil presents A thrilling ride through Kooza, a captivating documentary that looks at the creative process of Kooza, the latest and critically acclaimed touring show from Cirque du Soleil. Embark on a journey that starts at the humble beginnings of some of Cirque's creative pioneers as they share their personal voyage - and a few revealing anecdotes - that highlight the multiple stages of the creation of a live show.

Sparky & Mikaela

2008 • 10 min • United States of America

The exploits of a Wonder Woman wannabe and a vulgar raccoon.

Quick Feet, Soft Hands

2008 • 25 min • United States of America

A young woman's hopes of moving up are tied to a minor league baseball player. As he falls deeper into a batting slump, the couple must cope with the day-to-day realities of being young and poor, and they must confront the prospect that they may never make it to the big leagues.

Luz Industrial Mágica

2008 • 7 min • Brazil

The Ballad of Betty & Joe

2008 • 12 min

Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!

Hello Sailor!

2008 • 37 min • United Kingdom

Cast and crew discuss the making of The Sea Devils, from the television series Doctor Who.

Surrogate

2008 • 57 min • Israel

Eli is a 32 year old man who has problems with relationships with women. Hagar is a surrogate, an alternative partner for practical, sexual therapy. They meet once a week and practice a relationship and intimacy in laboratory conditions. The fictitious relationship between them exposes them both physically and emotionally and brings to surface repressed fears from the real world. The changes Eli goes through during the therapy, along with the secrets revealed, not only shake his own life, but also the life of his family. Between clinic walls, due to an "artificial" process, Eli learns how to love for the first time.

A Vodka Movie

2008 • 14 min

Three vignettes detail Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's failing attempts to create an Absolut Vodka commercial with their irate friend Zack Galifianakis.

A Perfect Place

2008 • 24 min • United States of America

Losers get involved in a crime that could lead to murder.

Do Unto Otters

2008 • 13 min • United States of America

When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule!

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

2008 • 25 min • United States of America

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.

My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical

2008 • 44 min • United States of America

To help Adam Lyon and friends experience living in a musical, Jake wished on the magic wish, and has made the first ever Animal School Musical is Charles Darwin Middle School. But they need to get out, so the only way out is to give Jake some musical talent.

Voice of Garage

2008 • 17 min • Belgium

Marco and Eva meet up in a garage courtyard to share the objects left over from their defunct relationship. But they have different takes on their separation and their expectations regarding this last encounter differ considerably...

Mina

2008 • 15 min • United States of America

An innocent girl has a dark, twisted secret that will put all of her community in danger.

Tile M for Murder

2008 • 8 min • Sweden

On the hottest day of the year a husband figures out a way to get rid of his annoying wife in a game of scrabble.

Screenwriters on Screenwriting

2008 • 26 min

This documentary premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Explore the challenging world of the screenwriter with renowned industry writers.

What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?

2008 • 7 min • United States of America

A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails. Based on the children's book by Robin Page.

Strange Fruit

2008 • 20 min • United States of America

A young biracial girl's journey to discover her true origins. Born both Korean and African-American, young Mei Park is raised for ten years of her life believing she is only Korean. Her world is suddenly turned upside down after she discovers everything she was told is a lie.

The Spleenectomy

2008 • 12 min • United States of America

After passionately auditioning for a role in a local community theater production, Judy is cast aside by a pretentious theater director. Lucky for her, she gets another unbelievable chance.

At Day's End

2008 • 15 min • Egypt

An Egyptian family comes together for food and TV.