Animation PROGRAM

Saturday, April 20, 6PM, at The Minor Theatre

General Admission for All Programs: $12

Cal Poly Humboldt Students get in free!

  • Bird Drone

    Dir: Radheya Jang Jegatheva
    8:55
    Australia

    A seagull's infatuation with a drone offers a poignant commentary on love, loneliness, and the nature of connection.

  • Tennis Oranges

    Dir: Sean Pecknold
    10:53
    USA

    A robotic vacuum's quest for belonging leads it to unexpected friendships and a new sense of purpose among two lonely rabbits.

  • Return to Hairy Hill

    Dir: Daniel Gies
    17:14
    Canada

    A family's struggle with their mother's transformation into a bird forces the eldest sister to choose between two worlds.

  • What I See

    Dir: Sarah Lim
    5:59
    Singapore

    An art student's pursuit of recognition through his paintings leads him to a crossroads between authenticity and online fame, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

  • A Shocking Life

    Dir: Julie Zammarchi
    10:30
    USA

    This imaginative take on Elsa Schiaparelli's life blends historical facts with whimsical fiction, showcasing her influence on 1920s fashion through a child's eyes.

  • She's Not Home

    Dir: Adrian Anderson
    3:32
    USA (local!)

    A family faces the unsettling mystery of Jane Pear's disappearance, prompting a deep dive into the bonds that tie them together.

  • Hunky Dory

    Dir: Steven Vander Meer
    6:00
    USA (local!)

    Through meticulously hand-drawn animation, this film draws parallels between human and animal lives, set to the invigorating sounds of banjo music.

  • Shakespeare For All Ages

    Dir: Hannes Rall
    2:42
    Germany

    A creative and accessible introduction to Shakespeare's works, this film engages the smartphone generation with the timeless relevance of his literary genius.

  • Alien Swamp Lizard Prophecy

    Dir: Mathew Whiteley
    5:00
    USA (local!)

    An impending visit from a spaceship intertwines with a prophecy, exploring themes of destiny and the unknown through the tale of the 'chosen one'.

  • Peace Offering

    Dir: Helen Lesmana
    3:57
    USA

    A mother and daughter's tumultuous relationship is the backdrop for a journey through past traumas, leading to reconciliation and understanding.

  • 27

    Dir: Flóra Anna Buda
    10:38
    France

    Alice's life-changing accident forces her to confront her fears and the mundane reality she's been escaping through her vivid dreams.

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The Humboldt Int’l Film Festival has been put together by the students to bring films from all across the globe to its audiences. With HIFF being 100% student-run we depend on donations to continue this 55-year tradition and to maintain our status as the oldest student-run festival in the world. Donations made to the Humboldt Int’l Film Festival are tax-deductible.