BIFF Shorts: Saturday Morning Cartoons

A collection of sweet and fun family friendly animations from Western New York based and international creators. PJs optional! 58 minutes.

Anthropocene Sketchbook (Version 2)

Katy Shepherd (Dir), 4 minutes, UK, NY Premiere

Artist, painter and animator Katy Shepherd medicates on geologic time in this playful experimental short.

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On / Off

Nicolas P. Villarreal (Dir), 7 minutes, Argentina, WNY Premiere

Endless distractions threaten to destroy creativity in Nicolas P. Villarreal’s delightfully crafted short about connectivity and the creative process.

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Fight or Flight

Eileen Hill (Dir), 2 minutes, USA, World Premiere

In the Galapagos Islands, a red-footed booby embarks on a voyage more perilous than she was prepared for in Eileen Hill’s comic short.

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Jumbo

Austin Deer (Dir), 3 minutes, USA, World Premiere

A giant lizard satisfies his hunger in Austin Deer’s playful take on Godzilla.

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King’s Game

William Doyle (Dir), 3 minutes, USA, World Premiere

A toy nutcracker challenges a chess king to a series of games for control of the kingdom in William Doyle’s winner takes all comedy.

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Muscle Beach Party of Awesomeness

Kyle Payne (Dir), 3 minutes, USA, World Premiere

A flirtatious day at the beach takes a turn for the weird once a shark crashes the party.

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Eye of the Terrier

Geoff Roberts (Dir), 3 minutes, USA, World Premiere

Underdox Doug takes on terrifying champion Bubbo in this zany comedy.

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Memory Lane

Jessica Ochs (Dir), 4 minutes, USA, World Premiere

Frank reflects on happy times and international travel with wife Mary in this moving short.

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Turtle Bird

Daniel Houghton (Dir), 4 minutes, USA, NY Premiere

This innovative sea-side short explores the timeless love that lasts a lifetime and transcends humanity.

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Hobros Train of Pain

Jack Gatto (Dir), 5 minutes, USA, World Premiere

Two vagabond brothers get new jobs as steam train conductors in this ode to the Warner Brothers cartoons of yesteryear.

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Mila

Cinzia Angelini (Dir), 20 minutes, USA/Canada/Italy, WNY Premiere

Inspired by World War II stories told to the filmmaker by her mother, Mila views the war from the perspective of a child who through her profound imagination and humility overcomes her reality. (Some images and sounds in this film may be scary for children under 5 and sensitive children)