All Films

James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend

2013 • 35 min • United States of America

In the half-hour tribute, friends and colleagues remember the three-time Emmy winner, who died June 19 at age 51. The special features clips of Gandolfini’s work as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

Cielo

2013 • 2 min • Argentina

A making-of recording of the shooting of Gatica, el Mono by Leonardo Favio.

Cloudette

2013 • 12 min • United States of America

Sometimes being small has its advantages. When Cloudette wants to do something big, she discovers that a little cloud can make a big difference.

Seagulls

2013 • 20 min

Judith and Damien are young actors. They are in love. To truly exist together, outside of their set, of their fictional world, they will have to leave the frame and cut the sound.

Rhythm

2013 • 2 min

A short film made for ‘Venice 70 - Future Reloaded’. It shows a dancer performing oriental dances.

Tadaima, Jacqueline

2013 • 39 min • Japan

When Satoru (Shota Sometani) was 5-years-old, he became an orphan due to a bus accident. A ventriloquist doll was at the scene of the accident. Satoru suffered deep psychological trauma from the fatal accident. 13 years later, Satoru hears from Emi (Shuri), who grew up with Satoru at the orphanage, that a King of Comedy Festival will be held, but Sumiko (Michiyo Nakahara), the manager of the orphanage, is ill. Emi asks Satoru to perform as a ventriloquist at the festival. Satoru doesn't like the idea, but the ventriloquist doll from the fatal accident, is happy to perform with Satoru again.

Capstone's Oak

2013 • 22 min

A short film following Mike Capstone as he tries to resist the temptations of greed after stumbling across a dark family secret... an oak tree that grows money when the dead are buried at its roots.

Ageless

2013 • 4 min • United States of America

Love, sex and relationships are seen through the eyes of two men; one in his 50s, the other in his 20s. Their common struggles prove to be ageless.

Tallest Heights

2013 • 4 min • Canada, United States of America

Inspired by the drawn-on-film pieces by Norman McLaren, Len Lye, and Man Ray, Becky & Joe collaborated with musicians Delicate Steve to create the charming and beautiful Tallest Heights. This work is part of the “Hello, Again” series presented by the Lincoln Motor Company, which asks filmmakers to reimagine the familiar into something fresh and new.

The Exchange

2013 • 3 min • United Kingdom

When two bags are mixed up at a hotel, two guests find themselves unknowingly connected in a fleeting moment. At the bar, she remembers his shirt, he recognises her fragrance, and a flirtatious moment plays out.

Canadian Famous

2013 • 7 min

This short film is a tribute to Eric Peterson, one of Canada’s most accomplished actors.

Kodachrome Carl Rakosi in Golden Gate Park

2013 • 5 min

Often I go out shooting with my Bolex in the park’s Arboretum. During the autumn and winter of 2003/2004 I would more than likely run into Carl Rakosi, a mere 100 years old, taking his daily constitutional with his companion, Marilyn Kane. This little assemblage of footage is made up of many chance encounters with this lovely man and poet. N. D.

Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded, Amiel Courtin-Wilson

2013 • 2 min

A short film made for "Venezia 70" - Future Reloaded’. An elderly gentleman plays the harmonica.

Fighting Spirit

2013 • 15 min • Sweden

A short film about Mikaela Laurén. She did not want to be remembered as a prison customer, she wanted to be remembered as the worlds best boxing champ.

Lighthouse

2013 • 2 min

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A silent film is screened in an open-air cinema in the middle of a city.

One Water

2013 • 1 min • Thailand

Tilda Swinton, a British actress and friend of Weerasethkul, organized Film on the Rocks, a film festival in the Maldives where she invited the artist to take part in the project. While he was with her, Weerasethakul asked Swinton to recall her dreams in front of his camera. One Water portrays a poignant friendship between the actress and filmmaker, who continue to collaborate today.

Mood Changes

2013 • 4 min

This animation can be watched in 2D or using Chromadepth Glasses in 3D.

Free Spirits

2013 • 51 min • United States of America

Free Spirits tells the colorful story of the Spirits of St. Louis – an entertaining and at times controversial team featuring stars like Marvin "Bad News" Barnes and James "Fly" Williams with an upstart sportscaster named Bob Costas calling the play-by-play.

Fantasm

2013 • 56 min • United States of America

At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits multiple cons to understand why these gatherings are so important to horror fans, vendors and celebrity guests.

Transhumance

2013 • 2 min

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A shepherd sees his image when, while working, a young lad who is helping him shows it to him on his phone.

The Desert

2013 • 15 min • Sweden

Alejandro was born in Chile but has lived in Stockholm for 22 years. He is a pan flute player and performs every day in the city's streets and squares. For Alejandro, his music has always been a way to stay in touch with the culture and wisdom of his ancestors. He wants to spread that kind of soon-to-be-forgotten knowledge to those around him, but it's not easy.

Day Break Illusion: Fumikomenai Kokoro

2013 • 24 min • Japan

Unaired 14th episode of Day Break Illusion, broadcast on Nico Nico and included in the 4th Blu-ray and DVD volumes. It shows Akari and Fuyuna's lives prior to the main series as well as how Luna got started as a magical girl.

I Beat Mike Tyson

2013 • 13 min • United States of America

In a working-class suburb of Boston, an out-of-shape boxer prepares himself for what will be his last fight. In 2005 things were different, Kevin McBride then an unknown journeyman beat former boxing world champion, Mike Tyson. Now Kevin struggles with his failing career and being a father.

Pain

2013 • 5 min • Spain

A couple, a forest, a lot of pain.