ANIMATORS FOR BELARUS
LONG LIVE BELARUS
Over 50 animators from 19 countries collaborated to support Belarusians in their peaceful protests for fair elections and freedom. The animators offered their interpretation of the recent events in Belarus, creating the animated chronicles of these dramatic events. The white-red-white flag is a historical symbol of Belarus and has become a symbol of peace, protest, and hope for the people of Belarus. The youngest animator who participated in the project is only 12 years old.
Director: Yulia Ruditskaya
Country: Various Countries
Year: 2020
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 1
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 21 from 10AM - 10PM
DALIA'S STILL HERE
DALIA SIGUE AQUÍ
At just 8 years old, Dalia spends her days searching for her missing dad. Along with her pet, she’ll set off on a bitter and tragic journey that will help her discover her family’s fate. A reality for the more than 40,000 Mexican families who seek, in the scent of death, their beloved ones.
Director: Nuria Menchaca
Country: Mexico
Year: 2019
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 3
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 23 from 10AM - 10PM
EL LIBERTARIO
In the midst of fireflies and mangroves, the musician Papámarimba narrates the legend of The Libertarian. A story about a ghost ship, a slave rebellion and the eternal struggle for freedom. But his son Canchimalo no longer believes in these stories. He thinks that they are mere superstition. A challenge that will bring him face to face with the spirits of his ancestors.
Director: Eugenio Gómez Borrero
Country: Colombia
Year: 2019
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 2
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 22 from 10AM - 10PM
ON/OFF
Endless distractions threaten to destroy creativity.
Director: Nicolás Villareal
Country: Argentina
Year: 2020
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 3
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 23 from 10AM - 10PM
SHOES AND THE MAGIAL ADVENTURE OF THEIR CREATION
LOS ZAPATOS Y LA MAGICA AVENTURA DE SU CREACIÓN
In a traditional shoe shop, this magical adventure begins, each material and tool come alive to the rhythm of an orchestral music, witnessing the making of a pair of beautiful little shoes. Hilarious and funny fable about the wonderful craft of the shoemaker, a tribute to handmade work.
Directors: Juan Camilo González, Cho im San
Country: Colombia
Year: 2019
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 4
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 24 from 10AM - 10PM
THE TREE HAS BEEN PLANTED
EL ÁRBOL YA FUE PLANTADO
Planting a tree has a simple objective. Whoever complies with it will be able to see it grow, enjoy its perfume and the song of the birds on it. Once it has been planted, a tree will always spring up and find a way to last.
Director: Irene Blei
Country: Argentina
Year: 2020
SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION: PROGRAM 2
*Streaming available on TAFFNY Virtual Cinema June 22 from 10AM - 10PM
