Squiggles & Squeaks
A collaboration between Judith Gruber-Stitzer and Janet Perlman
Duration: 74 minutes
Between self-realization and temporary employment, the “brave new world of work“ confronts us with a host of completely new challenges. Two special programs on daily work, multiple responsibilities and opportunities look at the issue in witty and thoughtful ways.
Bully Dance
Janet Perlman, CA 2000, 10´14´´
The “stick people’s” intimidation of a smaller victim is unrelenting, the whole community becomes involved, no one stops the dance until serious harm is inflicted.
Penguins Behind Bars
Janet Perlman, CA 2003, 03´00´´
Few know what really goes on behind prison walls until now! A shockingly frank, no-holds-barred look at life inside a women's prison… penguin style.
Wild Life
Amanda Forbis / Wendy Tilby, CA 2011, 13´30´´
A dapper young remittance man is sent from England to Alberta to attempt ranching. It soon becomes clear that his refined upbringing has not prepared him for the harsh conditions. Oscar® nomination 2012!
When The Day Breaks
Amanda Forbis / Wendy Tilby, CA 1999, 09´28´´
In this film without words the ordinary – a lemon, a toaster, a chance collision on a street corner – is endowed with a visceral power. Palme d´Or Cannes 1999 and Oscar® nomination!
Flawed
Andrea Dorfmann, CA 2010, 12´28´´
A long distance relationship between an animation artist and a plastic surgeon: can it work?
Dinner For Two
Janet Perlman, CA 1996, 07´00´´
Peace in the rain forest is disrupted when two chameleons literally get stuck in a conflict, with catastrophic results.
Hot Seat
Janet Perlman, CA 2008, 05´00´´
Life in the office told comically through an animated world of rabbits and their carrots
Sorry Film Not Ready
Janet Perlman, CA 2010, 01´00´´
This film was made by accident using experimental animation invisible to the naked eye.
Insect Poetry
Marilyn Zornado, US 2002, 06´00´´
A homage to poetry and the related arts of calligraphy and bookbinding.
Puffer-Girl
Joan Gratz, US 2009, 05´00´´
The perplexing adventures of a puffer fish who pushes the boundaries of her world.