Selection of Local Animated Shorts

2013-2021 / 80’ / Macao / In Cantonese with Chinese and English Subtitles / Color


On His Back

(Macao,2016,5')

Jones, the turtle, was born with the “shellless syndrome”, a congenital disorder. His unusual appearance makes him grow up looked upon with disdain and in exclusion. However, everything changes after a bus accident…

Director: Sam Kin Hang

Mui

(Macao,2021,7')

During a short trip, a young man and his grandmother are confronted with horrible memories. Amidst grandma’s usual non stop nagging, it feels as if suffering will persist simultaneously in the past and the present.

Director: Wong Weng Chon

The Lighthouse

(Macao,2019,8')

When the night falls, Luke climbs up to the deserted lighthouse, where he tries to "light up" the memory buried underneath the glass curtain walls of the city's skyscrapers with the old and worn equipment there.

Director: Jay Lei

A Story About 2020

(Macao,2021,6')
Bats have been living happily in the forest, until the day a huge shadow appears, changing the fates of both the flying mammals and humans…

Director: Peeko Wong, Wong Chi Kin

The Tale of the Spirit Whale

(Macao,2019,19')

One day, Granny Pirate suddenly disappeared! Grandson anxiously searches for clues to her whereabouts; he gradually uncovers the memories of Granny Pirate's youth and discovers that her disappearance is related to a divine legend…

Director: Lam Teng Teng

Starry Sky

(Macao,2018,5')

A shy boy not used to communicating with others sees a sparkling fish in a brook one day and takes it home. His life changes from then on.

Director: Zue Ku

The Leno

(Macao,2016,12')

In the form of eco-documentary narrative, through the story of the fictional bio - Leno, which it has been from time immemorial the indigenous historical point of departure in Macau, Macao witnessed the changing times, where should Lenos go?

Director: Lou Ka Choi, Leong Kin

FlaminGO

(Macao,2019,8')

I have this dream about driving an uncontrollable vehicle for three and a half years. Each time it changes a little, I want to capture these emotions, in order to read the message behind it.

Director: Kawo

Rainy Days and Mondays

(Macao,2016,5')

A man trapped himself in a room of rain. What kept him bothered was not the rain but the helplessness within himself. Yet the truth was, he was disappointed in himself, as he sank in desperation. This film is based on a short story by Franz Kafka.

Director: Ng Ka Ian, Hsu Yun Ting

Voices from the Other Side of the Wheel

(Macao,2013,6')

During those years, hotels have replaced grocery stores, casinos have replaced ballparks. The wheel of time seems to have no intention of stopping, everyone is selfishly consuming this city. In the smoke of the city, who is left to talk? Who is waiting for answers?

Director: Wong Chun On

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