Sundance ’16 | Animated Shorts

Waves '98
Waves ’98

SFF16_WebBannerPombo Loves You
A distant father is forced to confront a heroic but troubled past life as ’80s TV character Pombo.

Waves ’98
Disillusioned with life in the suburbs of segregated Beirut, Omar’s discovery lures him into the city. Immersed into a world that is close yet isolated, he loses track and finds himself struggling to keep his attachments and sense of home.

Life Smartphone
The phenomenon of increasing smartphone addiction can be attributed to today’s cutting-edge technology. Staring at glowing screens instead of exploring the vast expanse of life, people are gradually alienating themselves from the richness, depth, and loveliness of life.

The Itching
In this parable, a shy wolf tries to connect with a group of hip, party-loving bunnies but finds her body is in revolt.

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Bob Dylan Hates Me
Independent filmmaker Caveh Zahedi meets his childhood idol.


Deer Flower
Dujung, an elementary school student, goes to a farm in the suburbs with his parents. While his parents believe the expensive and rare specialty from the farm will strengthen their son’s body, Dujung suffers side effects.

The Grandfather Drum
As the balance of the world turns upside down for the Anishinabek people, the elder Naamowin builds a healing drum to save his grandson and his people.

Shiny
A damsel in distress gets undressed when a man from the Midwest puts to rest a world that’s obsessed with “the priceless,” also known as “the shiny.”

Limbo Limbo Travel
In a country where men seem more interested in their electronic gadgets than their peers, a group of lonely and disillusioned women take the Limbo Limbo bus. Off to a far exotic country, they hope to find happiness.