Off the Beaten Track

Welcome to the kingdom of quirkiness, the world of surreal animation.

Welcome to the kingdom of quirkiness, the world of surreal animation. Here anything can happen: meeting God in the brilliant Wednesday with Goddard; dissecting internet cats in Brenda Lien's Call of Cuteness; or learning the alphabet in Peter Millard's brand new piece Six God Alphabet Peter. Also on the menu: body cells playing football, kids playing atomic war and playboys acting tough. Filled with cheeky humour, defying expectations, this eclectic programme shows an impressive diversity of styles and techniques. A refreshing treat for animation lovers that will put a (bemused) smile on your face.

Hi Stranger

Dir: Kirsten Lepore (USA / 2016 / 3 mins)

Victor & Isolina

Dir: William Caballero (USA / 2016 / 6 mins) *

Let’s Play like it’s 1949 

Dir: Janet Perlman (Canada / 2016 / 1 min) *

Six God Alphabet Peter 

Dir: Peter Millard (UK / 2016 / 6 mins) 

Wednesday with Goddard 

Dir: Nicolas Menard (UK, Canada / 2016 / 4 mins)

Forgotten Reason

Dir: Peter Larsson (Sweden / 2016 / 13 mins) *

Call of Cuteness

Dir: Brenda Lien (Germany / 2016 / 4 mins) *

Play Boys 

Dir: Vincent Lynen (Belgium / 2016 / 7 mins) *

Lo

Dir: Ted Wiggin (USA / 2017 / 3 mins) *

Cell's Amusement Park

Dir: Li Ang, Cai Caibei (China / 2016 / 4 mins)

Des Résidus Analytiques

Dir: Jon Boutin (France / 2016 / 8 mins) *

Lazy Daze

Dir: Brian Smee (USA / 2016 / 4 mins)

Bloop’s Birthday

Dir: Julian Glander (USA / 2016 / 3 mins) *

Total running time: 70 mins

*UK premieres

Nicolas Menard and Vincent Lynen will be present at Behind the Camera on Saturday. With thanks to the support of the Flanders Embassy.

This screening is part of the Short Film Competition, supported by the Short Film Pass, and the results will be announced on Sunday evening. Don't forget to cast your vote for the audience award! 

Please note this event contains flashing imagery.