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Free screenings: ANIMATION NATION 2024

Notice:

Please note that the installation is unavailable on 12 Jan due to a booking for private event.

In conjunction with Animation Nation's 20th anniversary, catch a curated selection of animation short films from renowned animation school, GOBELINS Paris.

Founded over fifty years ago, GOBELINS Paris has produced many award-winning students works, and notable alumni who have garnered nominations or awards from the likes of Cannes Film Festival, BAFTA, Oscars, etc. These short films showcase a variety of animation styles from hand-drawn and painterly to surrealist and psychedelic techniques, with each short film revealing a captivating visual story, and an eclectic array of themes.

*Additional 6pm and 7pm showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays for ArtScience After Hours.

NO SCREENINGS for 4pm and 5pm showtimes on 3 Jan (Fri) and 14 Jan (Thu).
Cinema is closed on 15 Jan.

For more information about Animation Nation 2024, click here.

Image courtesy of GOBELINS Paris.

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GOBELINS Paris Short Films

Total 54mins | PG-13 | English

Showcase of 7 animation short films from students at top animation school, GOBELINS Paris.

All images courtesy of GOBELINS Paris
Au Revoir Jérôme! (2021) | 7min 44sec | French

Dir. Chloé Farr, Gabrielle Selnet, Adam Sillard

The protagonist, Jerome, seeks out his wife, Maryline soon after arriving in a strange paradise. In his search, he sinks into a surreal and colourful world.
Chroniques De L'eau Salée (2022) | 8min 37sec | French

Dir. Tamerlan Bekmurzayev, Antoine Carre, Rodrigo Goulão De Sousa, Alexandra Petit, Martin Robic

Story about a young man preparing to leave his family home before the end of summer.
Go Fishboy (2022) | 6min 22sec | Japanese

Dir. Denise Cirone, Sebastian Doringer, Andrey Kolesov , Chiayu Liu, Zhen Tian, Lan Zhou

Tension arises after a respected sushi chef discovers his son’s strange behaviour with fish.
Kakomando (2023) | 7min 22sec | English

Dir. Alexandra Bloch, Clémence Collignon, Louis Augustine Lubega, Bertil Toby Svanekiaer Delaly Guy Corneille Tchocodo

The leader of a mischievous gang of kids risks it all to complete their hideout on top of an old mining hill.
La Bestia (2020) | 7min 41sec | Spanish

Dir. Marlijn Van Nuenen, Ram Tamez, Alfredo Gerard Kuttikat

An injured Mexican man and a little girl travel illegally on top of cargo train, called La Bestia as they make their perilous journey into USA

Winner of Annie Award 2021 for Best Student Film
Last Summer (2022) | 6min 41sec | French

Dir. Nicola Bernardi, Alessandra De Stefano, Gabriela Lewandowska, Chloé Van Belaere, Camille Van Delft, Elodie Xia

Summer is ending and Ren and his bandmates are leaving for college. However, he struggles to come up with the lyrics for their final song.
The Soloists (2021) | 7min 56sec | English

Dir. Mehrnaz Abdollahina, Feben Elias Woldehawariat , Razahk Issaka,Celeste Jamneck , Yi Liu

Three singing sisters and their dog rehearse for the Annual Autumn Festival in a small village that is ruled by stringent laws. Would an unexpected event disrupt their plans?

Winner of Annie Award 2023 for Best Student Film