Academy Awards® Program
As an Academy Awards® accredited short film festival, we proudly introduce the "Academy Awards® Program". Please enjoy the rich line up including the Oscar winning films and an animation by Ru Kuwahata!
Dear Basketball
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Kobe Bryant's inspiring poem "Dear Basketball" is stunningly drawn to life by veteran animation director Glen Keane and set to the music of legendary composer John Williams.
WATU WOTE - ALL OF US
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For almost a decade Kenya has been targeted by terrorist attacks of the Al-Shabaab. An atmosphere of anxiety and mistrust between Muslims and Christians is growing. Until in December 2015, Muslim bus passengers showed that solidarity can prevail.
The Eleven O'Clock
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The delusional patient of a psychiatrist believes he is actually the psychiatrist. As they each attempt to treat each other the session gets out of control.
Negative Space
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Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.
DeKalb Elementary
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Inspired by a 911 call placed during a school shooting in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Silent Child
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We follow the story of a deaf child Libby. Her middle-class family seek out a quick fix to make their 'broken' child more equipped to handle the real world. But when they employ the help of a deaf-specialised social worker, it becomes apparent that Libby is not the one who needs to be fixed.