Tall tales and visceral imaginings expose the lengths to which we go to solve the puzzle of human nature.

THE HOLY CHICKEN OF LOVE AND MUSIC
Dir: Nomint / Greece 2010, 3 mins
The Holy Chicken is a magnificent beast, but it is worshipped and exploited in equal measure.

NO ROOM FOR GEROLD
Dir: Daniel Nocke / Germany 2006, 5 mins
After 10 years in the flat, Gerold the crocodile is being evicted. Is Ellen the wildebeest behind it?

THE EXTERNAL WORLD
Dir: David O'Reilly / Germany 2010, 17 mins
A boy learns to play the piano.

MILLHAVEN
Dir: Bartek Kulas / Poland 2010, 7 mins
Sensitive Loretta is acutely aware that sooner or later everyone must die. Sometimes she helps things along.

LOVE & THEFT
Dir: Andreas Hykade / Germany 2010, 7 mins
A psychedelic, stream-of-consciousness music video love letter to the glorious world of cartoons.

STICKY ENDS
Dir: Osman Cerfon / France 2010, 6 mins 
Misfortune is a man with a fish's head. Bubbles spreading unhappiness escape from his mouth.

SPIN
Dir: Max Hattler / France, UK 2010, 4 mins
When conflict becomes spectacle, the lines between destruction and entertainment are blurred.

THE LOST TOWN OF SWITEZ
Dir: Kamil Polak / Poland, France, Canada 2010, 21 mins
An accidental traveller, drawn by mysterious forces, discovers the secret of a ghostly town.

manipulate Visual Theatre Festival 2012 Short Films Programme

Space: Traverse Two
Running Time: 70 mins
Age recommendation: 18+

British Animation Awards 2012 at the Filmhouse

Interested in animation? Don't miss the British Animation Awards 2012 at Filmhouse. There are three programmes containing a mix of animated shorts, music videos and commercials; plus you get the chance to vote for BAA 2012 winners!

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