Animated Shorts: Colors of the World

– As a part of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival –

ASFA Dorothy Jemison Day Theater

Animated films from around the world.

Chip

Directed by Pete Ireland

2:58 • Australia • US Premiere

ANIMATED, DOC, INTERNATIONAL

From the summit of the rock god mountain, through the iconic pop culture milestones of the 70s, there have been two constants: time and Chip Monck. But time waits for no rock god.

One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six

Directed by Yingdan Lai

8:10 • China, United States

INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM

In a rule-bound boarding school, MiaoMiao receives a box of chocolate balls, a rare treat. As she clings to this small treasure, a mix of curiosity, doubt, and quiet rebellion begins to blur the boundaries between order and desire.

113 Words for You Today

Directed by Bo Qing Tang, Lan Zeng

12:31 • China, Taiwan, United States • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM

A team of workers is sent to planet Gliese 12b to build a gravitational portal. To conserve energy for survival on the frozen planet, each worker is allowed to speak only 138 words per day.

Blessed

Directed by Birute Sodeikaite

7:30 • Canada • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM

A no-nonsense Buffalo has always seen himself as fearless and ready to take the world, but when his long-awaited dream of fatherhood finally comes true, he is thrown into uncharted territory.

Snake Soup

Directed by Zack Demirtshyan

7:00 • Armenia • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL

On his way to a battlefield, one soldier retreats into his imagination and intermingles battlefield experiences with more peaceful encounters.

On Saint Nicholas’ Eve

Directed by Robin Emy Mirel Ivasca

11:00 • Romania • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT

After seeing a man lying in the snow, a boy recalls a Saint Nicholas night spent with his father years before. Playing with his father takes an unexpected turn while his dream toy leaves a bitter aftertaste.

A Sparrow’s Song

Directed by Tobias Eckerlin

9:10 • Germany • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT

Inspired by a true story, a widowed World War II air raid warden struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy until a tiny bird enters her life.

The Nest

Directed by Aurélien Coquery, Léa Kermanach, Soline Mauguin, Abel Tixador, Jean Baounon, Romane Selter-Fiette

7:12 • France • Southern US Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT, WOMEN IN FILM

A shy young luthier, Aurore returns to work in the family’s prestigious workshop. As she reunites with her beloved mother, she uncovers a monstrous family secret.

Dreamwalker

Directed by Luca Schenato, Sinem Vardarli

15:00 • United Kingdom • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM

When a shaman embarks on a quest to save his village from extinction, he connects with a scientist from a different time who is also striving to save her civilization.

Éiru

Directed by Giovanna Ferrari

12:59 • Ireland • Alabama Premiere

INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM

When her village’s well mysteriously dries up, only the smallest child can descend into the belly of the earth to investigate.