ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY 2009

JULY 24, 2009 - ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY AT ROOFTOP FILMS

Rethink Happiness - Directed by Choom, Canada

http://choomus.blogspot.com/
ABP commissioned "green" PSA from the winner of best student film at the 2008 festival.

ABP 2009 Intro - Directed by Ben Meinhardt, Canada

http://www.crazydeathmonkey.com/
This summer's intro bumper.

Mother's Day - Directed by David Lobser, NYC

http://www.dlobser.com/
Birth, love, betrayal, redemption, deception and rebirth.

Puffer Girl - Directed by Joan C. Gratz, Portland

http://gratzfilm.com
The perplexing adventures of a puffer fish who pushes the boundaries of her world.

Replacement Dog - Directed by Garrett Koeppicus, NYC

http://nombre5.blogspot.com/
A girl in the big city realizes it's all happening.

Juxtaposed - Directed by Alex Wager, School of Visual Arts

http://thelemonfish.blogspot.com/
A light bulb searches for his true Mom.

Milbe - Directed by Karl Tebbe, Germany

http://www.karltebbe.de/
Gigantic house dust mites that threaten to destroy grandma Oma Grete's world.

Pigeon Interlude - Directed by Mike Hollingsworth, CA

Red Rabbit - Directed by Egmont Mayer, Film Akademie Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

http://www.egmontmayer.com/
A short about the horrible double life one leads while owning a giant rabbit.

Notebook Babies - Directed by Tony Dusko, PA

http://www.notebookbabies.com/about.htm
Rumors hurt.

Southern Exposure - Directed by Susan Chien, Massachusetts College of Art

http://susanchien.blogspot.com/
A young Chinese-American woman moves to a small rural town in the South.

Armadillo Interlude- Directed by Mike Hollingsworth, CA

Ergo - Directed by Geza M. Toth, Hungary

http://www.kedd.net/
Two people search for harmony in different ways, tragic and uplifting.

Hazed - Directed by Matt Hammill, Guru Studio

http://www.matthammill.com
A smoke-spewing factory discovers the toxic side effects of his existence.

Enter the Dragon - Directed by Robert DeJesus, NYC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pov6SAuK0R8
A quickie Bruce Lee animation spoof.

Lotions 12 - Directed by Matt Lee, NYC

http://mattleetoons.com/
The gang returns for a Hollywood heist sequel with Clooney, Pitt and friends.

Craig T. Squirrel - Directed by Mike Hollingsworth, CA

http://www.youtube.com/chipchipley
Meet a squirrel that hates getting mistaken for famous actor Craig T. Nelson.

Cooking 420 with Chef Barry - Directed by Chelsea Manifold, NYC

http://animationblock.com/films.html
In this brand new culinary cartoon, Chef Barry loses his oregano.

Mutt - Directed by Glen Hunwick, Australia

http://www.glenart.com.au/
This is a tale about a dog and his owner Mac.

Horn Dog - Directed by Bill Plympton, NYC

http://www.plymptoons.com/
A lonely pooch falls victim to a bad case of puppy love.

MFA Show - Directed by Rob Bohn, NYC

http://www.theamigounit.com
And it's just another university art show at the Soho gallery.

Jeremy! - Directed by Mooshe Nickerson, Savannah College of Art and Design

http://www.mooshe.net/
A short documentary about gender politics, marking the idiosyncrasies of tween girls.

La Nostalgia del Sr. Alambre - Directed by Jonathan Ostos Yaber, Mexico City

http://sralambre.com/blog/
A shadow puppet artist will find out what fame is all about.

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JULY 25, 2009 - ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY AT BAM – PROGRAM ONE

X-Mess Detritus – Directed by Voltaire, NYC

http://voltaire.net/
A dark look at gift-giving and the negative effect it has on the Earth in this parable.

The Dragon's Claw – Directed by Robert Bruce, NYC

http://robbruce.blogspot.com/
Justice of the Unicorns exposes the horror behind the world's gadgetry in this music vid.

The Sylpphid – Directed by Dorte Bengtson, National Film School of Denmark

http://www.sylfidden.blogspot.com/
A quirky family fable where everything must fit in with social norms or behaviors.

Alice's Attic – Directed by Robyn Yannoukos, UCLA

http://www.robynyannoukos.com/
A character is forced to submit to change through suffering and pain.

Here Come The Guns – Directed by Greg Condon, NYC

http://hiddenjunk.blogspot.com/
Flipbook style animation eye candy.

Let Me Out – Directed by Martine Chapuis, Concordia University

http://martinechapuis.blogspot.com/
A selfish girl is trap in the trunk of a particular tree.

Moving Reality – Directed by Daniel Alfaro, UArts

http://www.uarts.edu/newsevent/4667.html
A splash sets off a chain of diverse animation, expressing different forms of imagination.

Take Care – Directed by Scott Marvel, Chicago

http://www.dailyplanetltd.com/
A bean is featured in this surreal day in the life.

WSIM – Directed by Jennifer Hardy, Ontario College of Art and Design

http://cktwinbee.deviantart.com/
What suffered inside me… hidden depression can be invisible to others.

Parasol – Directed by Webster Crowell, Seattle

http://panicbuttonpictures.com
A short film about bikes, dancing and speed, drawn on a few thousand-paper parasols.

Strangers Poem – Directed by Geer Dubois, University of Southern California

http://geerdubois.com
Do we know each other?

Sugarcube – Directed by Sara Gunnarsdottir, Cal Arts

http://www.vimeo.com/user1833463
Sugarcube is a small story about growing up, facing the complications of adulthood.

Shaman – Directed by Luc Perez, Copenhagen, Denmark

http://www.lupefilms.com/
A playful tale of the magic forces of nature in Inuit culture.

Die Kinder im Mond – Directed by Ursula Ulmi, HSLU, Switzerland

http://www.hslu.ch/
A couple children sleep cosily inside the Moon. One day they awake…

Bird in my House, Angel in my Heart – Directed by Jimmy Calhoun, NYC

http://www.vimeo.com/thisisntjimmy
The lovely flight of a bird through my home and my heart.

Wall Pets – Directed by Eunice Kim, Rhode Island School of Design

http://kimeunice.com/
"blob + tail = goldfish."

A Man's Life As It Should Be – Directed by Wojtkek Skowron, Germany

http://www.wojtexkowron.de/
A surreal short satire.

2008 People – Directed by AVDJ, NYC

http://funnyhilarious.com/
Trippy music video 8-bit collaboration between AVDJ and Jess Bottles.

The Idiot Stinks – Directed by Helder Sun, CA

http://helderksun.com/
Animation Angst. Media, Martians and Miscommunication.

The Ornament – Directed by Patrick Dorian, NYC

http://www.patrickdorian.com/
A strange ornament is designed in this dark stop motion short.

Hunt – Directed by Yohei Ito and Kyoko Kitamura, Tokyo-Brooklyn

http://www.myspace.com/okokmusic
A unique animation collaboration featuring experimental avant/pop music.

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JULY 25, 2009 - ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY AT BAM – PROGRAM TWO:

Butterface – Directed by Bob Ray, Texas

http://www.crashcamfilms.com/
The definition of the word from an ape and his pals.

You're Outta Here – Directed by George Griffin, NYC

http://www.lorrainefeather.com/YOH
A spunky descendant of Betty Boop tells her no-good boyfriend to hit the road.

Singles – Directed by Rebecca Sugar, School of Visual Arts

http://www.sugarboukas.com/sugar
A good sandwich always needs American cheese.

Amber – Directed by David Essman, Chicago

http://davidessman.com
Amber's parents finally say no when she asks for a life sized robotic unicorn.

A Night with Nixon – Directed by Alex Cormack, Boston

http://alexcormack.com/
A lovely date with the famed ex-president.

Gym Lesson – Directed by Hannes Rall, Germany

http://www.hannesrall.com/
A chubby little boy faces the nightmare of his life: The gym lesson!

Chicken Cowboy – Directed by Stephen Neary, New York University

http://stephenneary.blogspot.com/
Shelly the chicken wasn't looking for a fight, but he found one.

Pigeon Pilfer – Directed by Michael Stevenson – San Francisco University

http://pigeonpilfer.com/about
The stares of pigeons torment a man as he attempts to enjoy a corndog.

Tin Can Heart – Directed by Rod March, Australia

http://www.ozzywood.com.au/
A lonely tin Puppy is looking for a master to love and serve, but is it worth the cost?

No Naked – Directed by Caroline Foley, Cal Arts

http://thebarebearlair.blogspot.com/
Getting naked is fun! ... That is, until the No Naked Horse shows up...

Devil Horns – Directed by Monica Garrison, Massachusetts College of Art

http://www.youtube.com/mngarrison
A personal narrative of childhood stories and memories.

Sweet Dreams – Directed by Kirsten Lepore, Maryland Institute College of Art

http://www.kirstenlepore.com/
Cupcake adventures.

Backwards – Directed by Aaron Hughes, NYC

http://www.shortfilmcentral.com/film/1621/
A love story so backwards it has to be told in reverse.

Fridge Tales – Directed by Tamar Feinkind and Ari Rubin, CA

http://www.tamarfeinkind.com/
When a nervous juice carton reaches his expiration date.

Bird Strike – Johannes Schiehsl, Film Akademie Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

http://www.pibyte.net/
A mid-air collision of airplanes and birds, who gets the smaller end of the stick?

Attention to Detail – Directed by Steve Madden, MA

http://smaddenanimation.blogspot.com/
A few friends talk about what to wear.

This Way Up – Directed by Smith and Foulkes, United Kingdom

http://www.thiswayupmovie.com/
Laying the dead to rest has never been so much trouble.

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JULY 26, 2009 - ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY AT BAM – PROGRAM THREE

Enter The Sandbox – Directed by Kevin R. Adams, Toronto

http://www.starzanimation.com/home/
An argument between two toddlers spirals into an over the top kung fu dispute.

Factoid Slapstick – Directed by Doug Bayne and David Ritchie, Australia

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1682585/
If it's on the internet, it must be true, especially if it's history.

Flight Lessons – Directed by Neil Helm, Savannah College of Art and Design

http://www.neilhelm.com/
An airline captain describes the intricacy of modern aviation to an unexpected listener.

FOT: The Next Big Thing – Directed by Alex Dron, New Zealand

http://megadron.blogspot.com/
Following the 'Big game', FOT reinforces his awesomeness to all concerned.

E1even Roses – Directed by Pedram Goshtasbpour, Canada

http://e1evenroses.com/
October 1929, a small town love triangle propels passionate activities.

My Girlfriend Sleeps Like Superman – Directed by Steve Gentile, Boston

www.stevegentile.com
Where romance and insomnia intersect.

Inner Tubes – Tim Beckhardt, Rhode Island School of Design

http://timbeckhardt.com/
A frank look at tube-hole relationships.

Douchey The Douchebag PSA – Steve Stark, Canada

http://www.starktoons.com
Douchey teaches children all about the dangers of J-walking.

I'm So Proud of You – Don Hertzfeldt, CA

http://www.bitterfilms.com/
Dark family secrets cast a shadow over Bill's recovery.

Down to the Bone – Peter Ahern, Pratt

http://www.youtube.com/JakSkellington58
Little Michael has vicious allergy attacks thanks to his babysitter Meredith.

Ruby Rocket: The Big Wind Up – Stacey Hallal and Sam Niemann, Portland

http://niemannworks.com/
Unsolved mysteries are just part of this sleuth's day.

Cat's Meow – directed by Jorge Garcia, Ringling College of Art and Design

http://animatorjay.blogspot.com/
Struggling over a hat, a cat and her owner try to show each other who is really the boss.

Life on a Limb – David Chai, CA

http://www.houseofchai.net/
Irreconcilable enemies, a tree and a lumberjack, are stuck in a waiting room together.

Duck Heart Teslacoil – Directed by Tyler J. Kupferer, SCAD

http://www.tylerkupferer.com/
A duck deals with a bus stop bully through the use of high voltage weaponry.

Reach – directed by Luke Randall, Australia

http://lukerandall.com/
A tiny robot is given the gift of life with only one limitation, the length of his power cable.

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JULY 26, 2009 - ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY AT BAM – PROGRAM FOUR:

The Peasant and the Root – directed by Brock Gallagher, Sheridan College

http://brockorama.blogspot.com/
A peasant discovers the amazing power granted by the Mandrake Root.

Randomosity – Jelisa Samuel, Mass Art

http://jelisasamuel.blogspot.com/
Random connections through art and montage.

Hold The Mustard – directed by Tammy Dubinsky, Vancouver Film School

http://www.tammydubinsky.blogspot.com/
When a bear's hot dog is stolen, he engages in a chase through the city to get it back.

Oral Report – Daniella Urdinlaiz, Pratt

http://www.youtube.com/daniellaurdinlaiz
A gay redneck falls in love with his Mexican gardener.

Cod Swallop – The Brothers McLeod, United Kingdom

http://www.brothersmcleod.co.uk/
A a collection of surreal characters at crucial moments in their postcard stories.

The Lost Tribes of New York City – London Squared, NYC

http://www.londonsquared.net/
Urban Anthropologists, interview some of New York City's more overlooked citizens.

The Terrible Thing of Alpha 9 – Jake Armstrong, School of Visual Arts

http://jakehatesyou.blogspot.com/
A sci-fi comedy about a space beast and the astronaut that wants to kill it.

Lui Lui in America – Vera Lui, UArts

http://luiluiinamelica.blogspot.com/
A panda explores Amelica where polar, brown and black bears reside.

Topi – directed by Arjun Rihan, University of Southern California

http://www.arjunrihan.com/
India circa 1947, a young Hindu boy has a chance encounter with a stranger.

The Heart of Amos Klein – Uri Kranot and Michal Pfeffer, Israel

http://www.tindrumanimation.com/
Amos Klein's past unfolds, using historic landmarks in Israeli culture.

Boris – directed by Dan Lundquist, Minnesota

http://www.uglyanimations.com/
Boris is a story about a man who overcomes extreme odds to do what he loves… drum.

Crew 54 – Nedelcho Bogdanov, Bulgaria

http://vbox7.com/play:ebe24a04
Four friends go to war in this story of the power behind real friendship.

Portrait – Irra Verbitsky, NYC

http://www.thedeeparchives.com/featured_artist_bio.php4?id=24
A retelling of how a Stalin purge in the Ukraine saved the life of the filmmaker's father.

Catharsis – Anders Michael Nielsen, National Film School of Denmark

http://www.filmskolen.dk/
In a purgatory world, a little girl embarks on a fateful journey to find her mother.