2026 FESTIVALApril 8-18, 2026Lansing, MI

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POSTED: Mar 7, 2026

Underworld

A young boy accidentally breaks a taboo while folding spirit money and unknowingly crosses into the underworld, where he encounters a teenage grim reaper. Since the boy’s time in the mortal world is not yet up, he becomes a target for capture—prompting the two to embark on a daring escape. As they face life-and-death trials […]

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The Story of The Cricket Queen

The “Story of The Cricket Queen” recreates digital media tropes, trends, and aesthetics with analog film techniques.

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Single Use

Set in a far polluted future, a scavenger resourcefully creates to survive in this stop motion film.

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Like Friend, Like Deer

Like Friend, Like Deer tells the story of a wildlife ranger in a critical situation who kills an illegal hunter during a confrontation. This short film explores the deep connection and hidden similarities between humans, animals, and the environment they share.

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Green Summer

This fantasy adventure tells the story of a grandson who goes missing while searching for the Frog God in the mountains. His grandparents anxiously search for him, deeply portraying the endless love and protection of the elderly.

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Gaze at you

After his brother’s funeral, the grieving protagonist longs to see him again. He visits a temple and joins a ritual to descend into the underworld, hoping to reunite and express his love one last time.

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Feel The World

In a moment of distraction, a mole falls into a fantasy world. Obsessed with his phone, he unexpectedly embarks on an exciting journey with his dog.

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Draft Paper

Modeled after the real-life practice of US sailors being forced to censor their pin-up tattoos during World War II, Draft Paper tells the story of an unfulfilled fashion designer who has to face the moral and personal implications of creating his art during a tumultuous time in history.

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Dear robot

After growing up, a girl encounters a robot in the forest. Accidentally reactivating it, they become companions. In a bittersweet ending, the robot powers down. In despair, she breaks its control switch, discovering a beating heart beneath.

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Crac !

A beetle abandoned by his colony lives in the heights of an oak tree. Under the intrigued eye of the insect, a hiker pitches her tent at the foot of the tree to spend the night, while a group of forest rangers mark the trees to be cut down with a red stroke.