The 21st Seoul Independent Animation Festival
Seoul Indie-AniFest202518. SEP(THU).2025 ~ 23. SEP(TUE).2025
20th (2024)
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The Mole
Alexey SUKHOV 2023 0:13:42 2D Computer, 3D ComputerVictor, at the request of his wife, goes for a pipe cleaning liquid “The Mole”. On the way, he reflects and philosophizes, but a sudden incident leads him to a memory loss. Thus, a series of events is launched in which the hero is forced to try on different essences of the word Mole.
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The Route
Babak BEIGI 2024 0:19:18 2D ComputerIn the heart of a bleak and desolate world, a truck driver is entangled in a terrifying duty—transporting the victims to the firing squad. In the early days, he struggles with rising inner distress, seeking sanctuary from the terrible truth by consciously ignoring the dismal sights and noises around him. However, destiny takes a macabre turn one fateful night, forcing him to confront the terrifying reality of an impending execution.
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BASHA
Anirban PAUL 2024 0:21:12 2D Computer, 3D ComputerPlayful adventure of two brothers, in nature, takes a somber twist after a haunting dream exposes consequences. Their quest navigates environmental consciousness and the pursuit of redemption.
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Robbie, A Lonely Bird
Danial GHASEMIAN 2024 0:07:55 2D ComputerRobbie is not normal, so he cannot have a normal life. (THIS ANIMATION WAS PRODUCED and STARRED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES)
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Swimming Day
Yulin YUE, Kaiting ZHUANG, Jiarong LI, Xinyang LI 2023 2D ComputerMing went to the swimming pool in the small town with her mother. From total resistance to gradual acceptance, when she finally began to enjoy the summer time, a sudden rainstorm came.
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Ship Down The Well
Xi CHEN, Xiaolin ZHOU 2023 0:14:29 Cut-outsXiaoman, a young boy, was frightened by a ‘monster’ in the water, and was haunted by a sensation that the shadow of that monster was following him all the time. His friends brought him to a deserted yard and were astonished to find a statue of that ‘monster’ down a drained well. Only then did Xiaoman realize that the ‘monster’ was actually a catfish.
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Hey Dad
Weifan WANG 2024 0:05:37 2D ComputerI’ve practiced these words for 20 years now, but maybe being candid isn’t the best idea. At this moment, I decide to stop, starting the countdown again, another cycle of 20 years. Maybe it might be the right time by then.
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Ice Rink
Ziyin WANG 2024 0:10:15 2D Computer, etcA chance encounter with a stranger leads to a conversation where we share stories about feelings of security and loneliness during growth. Through this exchange, I realized that everyone experiences confusion and loneliness at times and that mutual support can provide warmth and encouragement.
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First Line
Tina 2024 0:09:04 DrawingInside a Japanese animation studio. Rookie animator Mito is assigned to draw the most difficult part of the animation. However, under the director’s seemingly unreasonable demands, Mito finds himself unable to draw even a single line...
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Ruthless Blade
Bo ZHANG 2023 0:12:17 2D Computer, 3D ComputerIn the mind of a stray cat, he imagines himself as a white tiger swordsman in a mission to rescue comrades, he discovers that Ruthless Blade is an old acquaintance and a woman he once held dear. Unexpected ties and buried emotions as the feline fantasy unfolds...