Programme 2008

Claude Luyet, G. Schwizgebel, D. Delachaux, C. Barras, R. Andreani, A. Lachavanne (Studio GDS)
Å vica/Switzerland, 2007, beta SP, 5'36''

The chasing of a mouse by a cat, using five different animated techniques.
Through a classical tale of a cat and mouse chase the authors intertwine various animation techniques in a unique manner, combining these with whit and imagination. We wish to introduce Animatou to all age groups because of the didactical value it holds as a representation of different animation techniques.

Malenkaya Vasilisa
Darina Shmidt (Melnitsa Animation Studio)
Rusija/Russia, 2007, beta SP, 15'30''

A folkloric fairy tale about a girl called Vasilisa. She is too small to strugle with life's difficulties. Fortunately, on her way she always meets those who help her overcome them.

Jauna Suga
Evalds Lacis (Animacijas Brigade Film Studio)
Latvija/Latvia, 2007, 35 mm, 10'

An entomologist finds a new species of insects in a meadow and would gladly add it to his collection. But the bugs don't want to be museum objects, so the two bug girls have to find a way to save their parents.

Kako je Navis dobila svoje pisano jadro
Ivan Klepac, Bruno Tolić (Otompotom)
Hrvaška/Croatia, 2008, beta SP, 5'21''

Remembering magic spectacles, messages in bottles, a giant woolen scarf and a stormy violet sea, Nadym, the strongest crew member on Navis, reveals how Navis got her attractive sail, the most colourful one in the world.

Astons Stenar
Uzi & Lotta Geffenblad (Zigzag Animation)
Å vedska/Sweden, 2007, 35 mm, 8'55''

Aston picks up stones he feels sorry for and takes them home. Soon it's too crowded at Aston's house and his parents suggest the stones take a vacation. While the stone collection maybe comes to an end a new one seems to begin ...

Grosse Pläne
Irmgard Walthert (Hochschule Luzern, Animation Dept.)
Å vica/Switzerland, 2008, beta SP, 3'59''

Despite well developed plans it's very hard to construct a machine that sells apples. But an idea emerges that should solve the problem.

Malcolm Sutherland
Kanada/Canada, 2008, digibeta, 2'38''

A country yodeler discovers life in the big city.