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DRAWN TO LIFE - Animation Program
Whether hand drawn or computer generated, these animated pieces by local young artists bring to life stories that are as emotionally complex as the mediums they use. -Henry Wong
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My Tagalong - Animation
Directed by Jerry Wang

Two Gemini brothers take a journey to earth and the older wanting to enjoy the trip and the younger making a lot of trouble.​
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Test Flight - Animation
Directed by Emma Frew

A bunny witch attempts to get her vegetable themed broomstick to fly.
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Waste Away - Animation
Directed by Elly Stern

A homeless woman's encounter with a fish takes an unexpected turn in a trash-filled city.
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Beyond the Valley - Animation
Directed by Madeline Czukar

Bailey the scarecrow sees something new and exciting just beyond the valley.
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My Head Aches When I Look Too Long - Animation
Directed by Callahan Bracken

A teenage boy confronts the implications of modern technology on his queerness.​
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Prey - Animation
Directed by Aiken Chau and Nathan Chen

A relentless hunter discovers monstrous consequences for his actions.
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Sophie and Jacob - Animation/Documentary
Directed by Max Shoham

Jewish refugees escape Romania on a ship headed toward Palestine.​
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