Descendant flowers + Whoopi

This is what full time work yields after 3 years of determination. An incredible story that is nothing short of remarkable. Director Heiko van der Scherm had the wherewithall to hire Whoopi Goldberg for this short film that chronicles a scene in the life of two flowers in a sunlit wood. It is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I’d love to think that in the end... Read More

Abuela Grillo

Abuela Grillo translates to Grandmother Cricket. She has antennae, duh. She walks around Bolivia singing her incredible little rain song bringing life and nourishment to her people. This time, however, she is taken advantage of by boxy business men and used for profit. She is nearly destroyed, her very tears being bottled into plastic containers and sold at a price the people... Read More

Love your clouds!

At first I sat back in my chair with my legs crossed for this one, I admit I was a bit resistive. Living in the Pacific Northwest we have an interesting and intimate relationship with clouds. We’re usually bitching about them. This little spot is a one-way ticket to giggletown and affection for those little guys. When you think about it, they’re only dumping the building... Read More

Water Brains in China

I was exposed to this short animated film late last year and have watched it ten times or so to try and understand the meaning in some sort of relevant way, beyond the gorgeous animation. The film comes from Guangzhou, China, depicting children studying under the rigorous draconian task masters that consume the work of the children; their brain steam, of course. Do not be fooled... Read More