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THEY CAME IN PEACE, 13min., USA
Directed by Bruce Lazarus, Robert Martens
In a seriocomic twist on the classic Alien Invasion theme, the denizens of Planet Znarg unite to fend off a colonizing team of bumbling astronauts sent by the EarthX Corporation. This 12.5 minute animated film is presented in the style of a silent film that uses inter-titles written in the fictitious language of Planet Znarg, and is accompanied by a musical score by Bruce Lazarus.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-they-came-in-peace
DOBRINA, 5min., Germany
Directed by Hannes Rall
Lotte Reiniger meets Sergio Leone in this animated short,
where desire burns as bright as the desert sun. 22 awards, 6 Academy Award Qualifying Festivals, over 250 festivals (and counting) total.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-dobrina-action
SPEED or PERISH, 8min., France
Directed by Seth Ickerman
Conceived as a genuine genre film disguised as a music video, the project plunges the viewer into a dystopian megalopolis where speed is the only religion. Imagine a death race somewhere between Mad Max and Gunnm, driven by 80s-inspired imagery on steroids—a brutal fusion of metal, flesh, and pixels.
https://www.instagram.com/seth.ickerman
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-speed-or-perish
FORWARD, 6min., USA
Directed by Chad A. Rivera
“Forward” by ØUTLR is a powerful reflection on resilience in the face of internal battles. Blending raw emotion with subtle influences of CHamoru Pacific Islander culture, the song carries a message of endurance, identity, and strength. It explores the weight of mental health struggles while emphasizing the importance of continuing to move forward, even when progress feels impossible. Through its sound and storytelling, “Forward” becomes both a personal release and a universal reminder that growth often comes from the darkest moments.
https://www.instagram.com/outlrmusic
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-forward
HUNTED, 7min., UK
Directed by Matt Routledge
Behind enemy lines, a lone soldier races against time to reach the extraction point while deadly alien drones close in on his every move.
https://www.instagram.com/mattrdirector
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-hunted-action
