One morning a woman notices something strange at the café where she has breakfast every morning: all of the other customers and the waiters are in total silence. They all look down. Nobody touches their breakfast. All of a sudden, a song can be heard.
- Nominated for the OSCAR 2005 edition
- Winner of Youth Award Clerment-Ferrand 2004
Marie has met the man of her dreams. But he wants to get to know her parents, which wouldn't be so bad had Marie not told him her parents were still in love, cool, and the contrary to petty bourgeois. But Marie's parents are anything but that. In panic, Marie goes to see her parents to prepare them for their visitor.
- Winner of Audience Award Clermont-Ferrant 2004
- Best European Short, Créteil 2004
- Best Short, Barcelona 2004
Light My Fire
Dir: Ryotaro Muramatsu / 9' / Japan
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At a café in Tokyo, the staff watches a melancholy customer attentively. Before long a couple walks into the café and sits down at her table. Could two ex-lovers, one indecent proposal, and one indecisive new boyfriend be the start of a love triangle?
- Platinum Remi Award, Annual WorldFest Houston
Prey Alone (Proie Seule)
Dir: St. Leger and Mather / 15' / Ireland
Agent Cain is on the hunt for an elusive unidentified killer. His only clues: an uncooperative witness and the words P.R.E.Y. A.L.O.N.E.. The blockbuster action of this short will lead you on a chase to a conclusion you will never (and we mean NEVER) see coming.
- The first live action/thriller short film shot entirely in green screen (and just with home PCs).
- New Release
The Knickerman (Le vendeur de culottes)
Dir: Sonja Philips / 15' / UK
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A small sleepy village is awakened by the arrival of Noel, a knicker salesman. Noel‚s sudden arrival in the village Lough, has an incredible magical effect on its female population. The story is narrated by Corinne and seen through her innocent 8 year old eyes.
- Winner at Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Mating Call
Dir: Patricio Serna / 3' / Mexico
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A young woman calls out to her lover as they search for each other in Central Park.
- Award winner at Los Angeles Latino Festival
- Best Short, Festival de Cinemajove 2004
The Man Without a Head
Dir: Juan Solanas / 18' / France
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An ordinary room overlooking a vast industrial landscape. In the distance, the ocean as far as the eye can see. With a nostalgic air, the headless man dances with lively steps. A bow tie is tied. A photograph, with a dazzling look from the one he loves. He prepares himself for the romantic "rendez-vouz". Tonight, he will declare his love. For such an occasion, he shall buy a head.
- Winner at Cannes Festival 2003
- Winner at Césars du Cinéma: Besto Short Film 2004
It's Me
Dir: kaisei kishi / 3'/Japan
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"It's me, it's really me". The dream and the reality of a small girl.
- Japan Digital Animation Festival 2003 CCI of Nagoya award
