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Train of Thought – A Brilliant Animated Short Film

If you are tired of over-done CGI animated films, watching Train of Thought will prove to be a pleasant change. The charming little film was made by Leo Bridle & Ben Thomas, two graduates of The Arts Institute at Bournemouth.

The makers say that the paper models used in the film were animated by hand, and later composited using software. The short was awarded the ‘Best Experimental Animation’ prize at Animex 2010.

You can watch the film after the jump.

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SHORT stories – 7 Terrific Short Films

SHORT stories is a series of short films from the Showtime network. The films were commissioned by selecting seven of the top, cutting-edge film makers from across the internet, who were then given a simple directive – tell a short story in an innovative way.

SHORT STORIES showcases the talent of some of the Internet’s top filmmakers, visual artists, and animators, including the groundbreaking Pes, Academy Award nominee Don Hertzfeldt, and YouTube sensation Levni Yilmaz.

The seven short films will be available on Showtime’s site, and on Showtime On Demand.

Walks of life

In this short film by Cyriak, walking fingers have been used to portray the story of evolution of life on earth.

Watch the rest of the films in the series, after the jump.

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Nowhere Near Here – Animated Film Created Using Light Paintings

Pahnl, a British street art artist, spent hundreds of hours to create this short animated gem. He used a combination of stop-motion animation and stenciled light painting techniques.

With well over 300 hours in the making, more than 200 stencils involved and too many cold nights spent outside on my knees getting the shots, I am very happy (and relieved) to finally share this with you. Through the course of shooting ‘Nowhere Near Here’, I have dealt with curious drunks, a dog almost peeing on the camera (the irony is not lost on me, haha), the endlessly suspicious police and even someone nearly running off with a tripod.

You can watch the film after the jump.
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Triptych – Surreal Animated Music Video

Rumspringa is a Los Angeles based rock band, with an exciting and distinct sound. Their first full length debut LP Sway, for Cantora Records, has been described as a "distinct brand of innovative yet relevant funky psychedelic bluesy rock n roll that’s as fresh as it is vintage, and dangerous as it pure."

On an interesting note, the digital-collage cover art of the album was designed by Joey Stevens, the band’s lead vocalist and frontman.

Their bizarre, yet brilliant animated music video for the track ‘Triptych’, was created by artist and animator Winona Reagan. She was given complete artistic freedom by the band, and the results are for all to see.

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Train of Thought – A Brilliant Animated Short Film

SHORT stories – 7 Terrific Short Films

Nowhere Near Here – Animated Film Created Using Light Paintings

Triptych – Surreal Animated Music Video

The Billion-Bug Highway

Disney’s 50 Animated Motion Pictures

Zombigotchi

Noise – A Short Film

Stop-Motion Wedding

The Birth of The Chicken – Super Trippy Short Film