Nicholas Was

A Night at the Movies(en)

A shy movie fan must overcome his confidence issues when he and his crush, the theater concession stand girl, are pulled into a 1930s adventure film by its fiery heroine.

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers(en)

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

Toy Story That Time Forgot(en)

During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Monster Planet(en)

This is from the Astroliner film rides. You go to this ride called the Astroliner, you take a seat, buckle up, and keep your eyes on the screen and the ride moves along with the film. There was Monster Planet and Bermuda Triangle. Stanley M. Strawn did both of these films. Also, keep your eyes peeled for two cameos from two stop-motion movies that the late, but great, David Allen worked on.

Reagan's Nightmare(en)

If Frankenstein's Monster is to the dark side of science, King Kong is to the Great Depression, Alien Invaders (like The Blob and The Thing) is to the Communist Threat, Godzilla is to the bomb, and The Milpitas Monster and Hedorah the Smog Monster are to pollution. Now, this robotic dinosaur made of various technological devices from Japan is to Japanese consumerism and possibly globalization!

Les escargots de Joseph(fr)

Glued(en)

A short film about a mother trying to deal with her videogame addicted son.

A Visual Poem(xx)

Surreal environments take center stage in this visual odyssey.

The Scarecrow(fr)

Animated short originally produced in France by Paul Grimault.

La petite marchande d'allumettes(fr)

Ornament(en)

A young girl and her family experience a peculiar holiday and she must overcome her differences by seeing things from a unique perspective.

Ariol prend l'avion(fr)

Carmen Torero z „Carmen-Suity”(pl)

Utterly astounding, iridescent sand animation from Aleksandra Korejwo based around Bizet's Carmen.

La Danse Macabre(pl)

A beautifully fluid sand animation inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' piece, 'Danse Macabre.'

The Magic Flute(fr)

Animated short about the tale of the Magic Flute

Moonwalk with Me(en)

A story about a Korean American girl named Juno who is haunted by her father's disappearances. Upon his return, Juno must decide to keep her drifting father grounded or to let him go.

The North Wind and the Sun(ja)

A short animated film based on the Aesop's Fable "The North Wind and the Sun".

Strange Birds(cs)

The allegorical story of two humanized birds - father and son, who usually walk the earth and fly only in case of danger. The two birds are out for a leisurely stroll, playing music together and taking selfies until a hungry cat attempts to spoil their fun. After several unique and imaginative evasive maneuvers, the birds pelt the cat with apple bombs. The film is one of the jewels of the cartoon: the Czech tradition, Disney anthropomorphism and innovative pre-electronic music score.

Edward Scissorhands(en)

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(en)

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.