Animation PROGRAM
Saturday, April 20, 6PM, at The Minor Theatre
General Admission for All Programs: $12
Cal Poly Humboldt Students get in free!
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Bird Drone
Dir: Radheya Jang Jegatheva
8:55
AustraliaA seagull's infatuation with a drone offers a poignant commentary on love, loneliness, and the nature of connection.
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Tennis Oranges
Dir: Sean Pecknold
10:53
USAA robotic vacuum's quest for belonging leads it to unexpected friendships and a new sense of purpose among two lonely rabbits.
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Return to Hairy Hill
Dir: Daniel Gies
17:14
CanadaA family's struggle with their mother's transformation into a bird forces the eldest sister to choose between two worlds.
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What I See
Dir: Sarah Lim
5:59
SingaporeAn 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.
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A Shocking Life
Dir: Julie Zammarchi
10:30
USAThis imaginative take on Elsa Schiaparelli's life blends historical facts with whimsical fiction, showcasing her influence on 1920s fashion through a child's eyes.
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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.
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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.
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Shakespeare For All Ages
Dir: Hannes Rall
2:42
GermanyA creative and accessible introduction to Shakespeare's works, this film engages the smartphone generation with the timeless relevance of his literary genius.
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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'.
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Peace Offering
Dir: Helen Lesmana
3:57
USAA mother and daughter's tumultuous relationship is the backdrop for a journey through past traumas, leading to reconciliation and understanding.
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27
Dir: Flóra Anna Buda
10:38
FranceAlice'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.