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1. 

   Cats

   Jeff Chiba Stearns / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2014 / Animation / 1 mins

   A whimsical little cat animation created by drawing directly on an iPad using the McLaren’s Workshop iPad app.

   Preceded by: Wind & Tree

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   David Nguyen / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2011 / Animation, Autobiography / 7 mins

   Video games are used once again as a form of fantasy and escapism, as the filmmaker tries to cope with the strained relationship with his father.

   Preceded by: Nature On Its Course

   Precedes: Peter & the Space Between

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   Lost and Found

   Arthur Yuting Chen / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2013 / Animation, Comedy / 4 mins

   In a busy city, a boy has encountered the cold side of humanity and lost his warm hearted belief but this is just the beginning of an extraordinary experience.

   Preceded by: Crow’s Nests

   Precedes: Wind & Tree

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   Wind & Tree

   Konstantin Steshenko / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2013 / Animation, Family / 6.5 mins

   When a lone wind and tree fall in love, their decision to stay together leads to both sacrifice and hope.

   Preceded by: Lost and Found

   Precedes: Cats

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   Crow’s Nests

   Elisa Chee / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2013 / Animation / 2.5 mins

   Looking up high for signs of things to come.

   Preceded by: Peter & the Space Between

   Precedes: Lost and Found

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   Peter & the Space Between

   Sitji Chou / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2011 / Animation / 4 mins

   Peter justifies the emotional disconnect he feels from those around him through a scientific logic, eventually progressing to the philosophical question of where consciousness exists.

   Preceded by: Insert Credit

   Precedes: Crow’s Nests

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   Nature On Its Course

   Su-An Ng / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2009 / Animation / 2.5 mins

   Nature On Its Course is a short mixed-media animation about a careless hunter who takes more than he needs.

   Preceded by: Zero (0)

   Precedes: Insert Credit

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8. 

   Zero (0)

   Jace Junggyu Kim / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2009 / Animation / 4 mins

   The destined duel between a revenge-driven sword fighter and his father's past rival.

   Preceded by: Key Tumi?

   Precedes: Nature On Its Course

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9. 

   Key Tumi?

   Kunal Sen / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2008 / Animation / 6.5 mins

   Caramel custard, ping pong and potty all play an important role in this charming animation about a young boy exploring where he came from as he prepares for the performance of a lifetime. *Cultural Disclaimer: In India, the word 'potty' = shit, not the shit pot :)

   Preceded by: Gluttony

   Precedes: Zero (0)

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10. 

    Gluttony

    Ann Marie Fleming / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2009 / Animation / 2 mins

    Stickgirl’s parents are coming to visit. How will it all go?

    Preceded by: Never Now

    Precedes: Permute, Key Tumi?

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11. 

    Permute

    Lydia Fu / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2008 / Animation / 4.5 mins

    Our existential heroine Lulu attempts to solve a cryptic fate that she is only able to discover through the oblique vignettes of a film noir cityscape.

    Preceded by: Gluttony

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    Never Now

    Hao Chen / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2006 / Animation / 4.5 mins

    A journey to the other side goes horribly wrong.

    Preceded by: What Are You Anyways?

    Precedes: Gluttony

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    What Are You Anyways?

    Jeff Chiba Stearns / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 2005 / Animation / 10.5 mins

    "What Are You Anyways?" is a humorous yet serious story of struggle and love, and finding one's identity through the trials and tribulations of growing up.

    Preceded by: Great Expectations (Not what you’re thinking…)

    Precedes: Never Now

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14. 

    Great Expectations (Not what you’re thinking…)

    Ann Marie Fleming / Program 12: Vanimasian Retrospective / Canada / 1997 / Animation / 1.5 mins

    Stickgirl dreams of fame and fortune through documentary filmmaking.

    Precedes: What Are You Anyways?

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