2006 Phoenix Film Festival Animated Shorts

ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM
Running Time 70 minutes
Screenings: Friday 9:20am, Sunday 4:45pm

ARREST ASSURED
Directors: Michael McCormick and Robert Taylor
The story of a man and his quest for a good night of sleep.

REFLECTION OF SELF
Director: Becki Halloway
The dual relationship of the artist as both creator and subject being observed.

TH WIZARD UV TIME
Director: Lenore Herb
Based on a poem, the film tells the story of a journey of transfiguration, joining us to the umbilical cord of the universe and a rebirth of consciousness.

SANTA’S CAMELS
Director: Pam Gray
A holiday tale with a slightly different twist.

THE TAKE
Directors: Don Gerron, Travis Lewis, Nick Reynolds
Frankie is a plasticine gangster. He just got 'the stuff' for his plasticine mob boss, Paulie. But Paulie's got big plans for Frankie: his services are no longer needed. Only Tony, a plasticine enforcer, can save the day. How many does it take?

VITRUVIUS’ TOYBOX
Director: Dennis Iannuzzi
Experimental animation that explores the relationship between motion graphic techniques, electronic music and the use of traditional graphic design ideas as a way of visually organizing an animated film.

NOGGIN
Director: R Brent Adams
Is it better to have a head on top of your shoulders or is it better to have your head on your stomach?

SUPERSENSIBLE LANDSCAPES AND FAIRY TRACES
Director: J. Wellman
Do fairies exist? Rest, listen, wait and be ready. Whimsical, philosophical and poetic, these animated expressions were created to elicit a sense of wonder.

DAY OF THE CABBAGE
Director: Jeff Warmouth
All is peaceful in Motzaville until a mysterious cabbage-meteor crash lands. Live action mini-epic with an all-vegetable cast.

FLAGS: AN ILLUSTRATED POEM
Director: Jason Kimble
An illustrated poem of political commentary and a subtle reflection of our own hypocrisy.

JOYRIDE
Director: Loraine Cernak
What “THE MAN” wants, “THE MAN” gets…and if you don’t pay attention it will all go by in the blink of a sound bite!

ORANGE BOY, ‘AN INQUIRY’
Director: Hokwon Kim
Flies seek revenge.