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How We Hamsters Die, 6min., USA
Directed by Phoebe Burdick, Mio Gribskov
A comedic 2D animated short film that tells the absurdly tragic stories of hamsters from the after-life. Built upon interviews & true stories, the film aims to entertain while promoting responsible pet ownership and proper treatment of hamsters. Prepare to laugh, cry, and gasp in shock as this mixed-media, documentary-style film takes a look into how and why this colorful cast of pet hamsters died.
https://www.instagram.com/howwehamstersdie
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-how-we-hamsters-die

SHAMDEMONIUM, 6min., USA
Directed by Grace Ann Rathbun
SHAMDEMONIUM is a music video style narrative short film that follows young aspiring actor Barb as she leads up to her final moments alive and her time in the After Life.
https://instagram.com/graceannimation
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-shamdemonium

What’s Wrong With Sawyer Smith?, 15min., USA
Directed by Mason Seeley, Jacob Canepa
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-whats-wrong-with-sawyer-smith

Dotted Line, 10min., USA
Directed by Michael Rognlie, EE Tallent
A reclusive woman is drawn into a waking nightmare when she is stalked by a deranged lunatic, who is convinced that she holds the key to his twisted redemption.
https://www.instagram.com/miromakesmovies
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-dotted-line

Maryjane Is One Word, 13min., USA
Directed by John Liang
A young adopted woman meets her biological mother for the first time.
https://www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-maryjane-is-one-word

Waiting For Nia, 16min., USA
Directed by Maurice Simmons
Nia Kim, a 16-year-old girl, is rushed to Brookshire Hospital after a severe car accident. Her divorced parents, Justin and Tanya Kim, anxiously await news of her condition. As they confront their past issues and fears, they find moments of revolution, connection and understanding.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-waiting-for-nia

Mein Fuhrer BLUES, 4min., USA
Directed by Jim Hall
Canary Canard Studios has the Blues…
A song from the heart, for the Soul of America.
It’s time to get in good trouble, necessary trouble.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-mein-fuhrer-blues

