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Annah la Javanaise1 ·

By Gorilla Web

By Gorilla Web

PREMIERE DESIGNATIONVermont  SYNOPSIS In 1893, a 13-year-old girl came to work for French painter Paul Gauguin as his maid and model. They called her Annah la Javanaise. This is a reimagining of her story. SCREENING INFORMATIONDate: Friday, August 27Time: 7:15pmLocation: Town Hall Theater  CREDITSDirector: Fatimah Tobing RonyWriter: Fatimah Tobing Rony Producer: Fatimah Tobing Rony FILM INFORMATIONGenre: Narrative-Animation Length:  Read More...

Compositions for Understanding Relationships2

By Matt Heywood

SYNOPSIS

“Compositions for Understanding Relationships” is a short animated film that takes the shape of a “love letter.” This concept is examined as various forms of relationships are brought on throughout the film. Taken in and out of the romantic context, the viewer gazes upon the dynamic play of the variables of composition such as color, form, balance, proportion, and unity.

The Disaster Dreams3

By Matt Heywood

PREMIERE DESIGNATION

Vermont



SYNOPSIS

In the spring of 2020, New York City was the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of fear, uncertainty and chaos, local teenagers began to record and recount their nightly dreams. The Disaster Dreams brings these unconscious imaginings to life with animation, original score, and the voice acting of an all-star cast. With haunting depictions, The Disaster Dreams reveals the anxious bubblings that dominated the minds of Gen Z during this unprecedented time.

Izzy’s Demons4

By Gorilla Web

PREMIERE DESIGNATION
Vermont

SYNOPSIS
Izzy is a person who struggles with the decision to reconnect with an old friend. As she gives into her jealousy for her friend’s success, she makes a decision that her subconscious does not let her get away with so easily.

Mate5

By Matt Heywood

PREMIERE DESIGNATION



New England







SYNOPSIS



In a world without human beings, stray shopping carts search for purpose and companionship. This is a story about a cart, a scrap metal flower, and its search for a mate.

Tom6

By Matt Heywood

PREMIERE DESIGNATION
Vermont

SYNOPSIS
Tom was just a normal dog when he went to space with his human, Mei. When she leaves for a space walk and doesn’t come back, Tom has to take control of the International Space Station to keep it working while he waits for Mei’s return, and the return to his life as it was before.

Yuan Yuan and the Hollow Monster7

By Matt Heywood

PREMIERE DESIGNATION
Vermont

SYNOPSIS
Eight-year-old Jackie is determined to protect her newest pet, a tiny turtle named Lucy, at all costs – even if it means chasing down a massive hurricane called the Hollow Monster. This is a personal story, centered on the director’s Chinese American childhood, with characters based on family members and memories from Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, Charley, Ivan, and Frances from 2004 – 2005.

Liyana9

By Matt Heywood

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 1:00 pm Marquis Main NOTE: This film is part of MNFF’s Kids & Family Day [Ages 10+] Read More...