The local birdbath is empty, and the hot sun won’t let up. An ambitious bird gathers his flock to bring the rain down upon them. But how far will he go to get what he wants?
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Director BIO: Brian Giovanni (WHEN COMES THE RAIN)
Brian Giovanni is an independent animator based in Los Angeles. His work has been showcased internationally through the LoopDeLoop animation community, and he was named LA Winner in 2016 at one of their showcases. He has also trained under indie-animation legend Bill Plympton, and studies regularly at the Animation Guild in Burbank, CA. He also holds a film degree from Denison University’s School of Cinema. He is a proud member of ASIFA-Hollywood, and an advocate for the Arts Action Fund.
Short Film: MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS, 3min., USA, Animation
Sinister secrets await as Mary helps her girlfriend Marsha escape from her parent’s gothic mansion one dark and eldritch night. This hand drawn and digitally animated ‘one shot’ film takes us on a Lovecraftian escapade through the Manor of Madness. Our goal with this film was to combine the creeping horror of H.P. Lovecraft with the wacky action of classic Saturday morning cartoons. This bizarre juxtaposition of styles helps emphasize both the weirdness of the horror and the silliness of the humor. Also the idea of “Scooby-doo chases in H.P. Lovecraft” is just inherently funny, to us at least. The “side-scrolling” cinematography both suited the 2D animation and helped emphasize the eerie atmosphere of the mansion surroundings. It also makes it easy to understand where everything is in relationship to each other during the chaotic chase sequences.
Short Film: MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS, 3min., USA, Animation
Sinister secrets await as Mary helps her girlfriend Marsha escape from her parent’s gothic mansion one dark and eldritch night. This hand drawn and digitally animated ‘one shot’ film takes us on a Lovecraftian escapade through the Manor of Madness. Our goal with this film was to combine the creeping horror of H.P. Lovecraft with the wacky action of classic Saturday morning cartoons. This bizarre juxtaposition of styles helps emphasize both the weirdness of the horror and the silliness of the humor. Also the idea of “Scooby-doo chases in H.P. Lovecraft” is just inherently funny, to us at least. The “side-scrolling” cinematography both suited the 2D animation and helped emphasize the eerie atmosphere of the mansion surroundings. It also makes it easy to understand where everything is in relationship to each other during the chaotic chase sequences.
Director BIO: Kris & Kurtis Theorin (MARY & MARSHA IN THE MANOR OF MADNESS)
Kris is a director, animator, editor, and VFX artist. He has created content for several national brands including LEGO, Tube Heroes, Tongal, Zooppa, StikBot and SOAP Creative. Stop motion animation is one of his specialties but he is equally as talented creating 2D animations, live action short films and commercials.
Short Film: THE BUS TRIP, 13min., Sweden, Animation
Sarah is invited to show her film in Israel as part of a film festival bus trip.She is hoping for political discussions and friendship, except the conversation stops each time she brings up the occupation of Palestine. So instead, Sarah talks to her dead dad over a noisy phone line.
Director BIO: Sarah Gampel (THE BUS TRIP)
Sarah Gampel is an independent animator from Stockholm, Sweden. She studied screenwriting in Copenhagen, as well as animation at Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts (SADA) and the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her films tell personal stories that often relate to specific political issues. Her work has been shown at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, the La Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Cuba, as well as at film events in New York City, Givat Olga, and Ramallah.
ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL Thursday – May 3, 2018. 7pm.
Our LA home is Regal L.A. LIVE Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles (beside the Staples Center) at 1000 W Olympic Blvd.. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Showcasing the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Shepsut Wilson.
Tickets are FREE or PAY WHAT YOU LIKE. Reserve your tickets online.
If you like to obtain seats in advance and pick them up on the day of the event (come for FREE, or make a donation), please email us at latickets@wildsoundfestival.com and we’ll reserve seats for you.
| SAM THE HAM, 1min., USA, Animation/Comedy Directed by Michele Haines A dark animated comedy about a sweet, naive piglet whose father sees him as a meal ticket CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! |  |
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MARCH 2018 ANIMATION Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
Submit your Animation Story to the Festival Today: https://feedbackanimationfestival.com
 FEATURE Film Screenplay – POOP MOVIEMarch 2018 Reading by Byron Erwin |
 ANIMATION 1st SCENE Screenplay – MARIE’S JOURNEYMarch 2018 Reading by Keith Famie |
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TO QUIET MY MIND, 5min., USA, Experimental
BREATHE, 4min., USA, Documentary
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Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: Kimberly Villarruel
Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy
Camera Operators: John Johnson, Isabal Cupryn, Aser Santos Jr., Zack Arch
February 2018 ANIMATION Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
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FORGOTTEN FLORA, 5min., USA, Animation/Drama
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THE FBI BLEW UP MY ICE SKATES, 7min., USA, Animation/Drama MAN-AT-ARMS, 10min, UK, Fan Fiction//AnimationWATCH Audience FEEDBACK |
 FAMILY Best Scene Screenplay – CHRISTMAS WINGSFebruary 2018 Reading by Lily Rose |
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Mary Cox
