Special feature…the Michigan Showcase!
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, enjoy a special pre-show segment featuring a selection of Michigan-made animations from our past 9 years! (not in screening order)
“A Fable” – Ky Burr, David Castellano-Miller, Brendan Connell, John D Martin (2023 1:52) – A short tale about a kingdom that desires an immortal king. Made in 48 hours by students at College for Creative Studies.
“Blow Job” – Robert Hemlich (2017 4:00) – An inflatable tube man vies for the attention of his lady love through the art of erotic dancing.
“Essential Workers” – MCR/ELECTRIC OTTO (2020 0:34) – On the Front Line with a Mask getting Burgers and Fries for your @$$!
“Fire Flower” – Stephan Leeper (2019 6:00) – A nun, four orphans and a glitchy robot on a quest for beauty. . . what could possibly go wrong?
“Missing or Incomplete” – Tamara Anna Finlay (2024 0:34) – A stop motion short that depicts what it feels like to be an undiagnosed ADHD girl on report card day in the 80s.
“Pimento!” – Caleb Carl Nelson (2021 5:50) – A tiny goblin is sent out on a special errand: to steal from the sprawling human-populated metropolis Ballyhoo!
“PUSH IT 4000!” – Yugo Limbo, Omar Romolino (2016 3:38) – 16 CARTOON DANCERS! 16 ANIMATORS! ONE MUSICAL JIGGLYMAN! A FUNKY FLOWIN’ DANCE ANIMATION JAM!
“Raising a Nuisance” – Stevie Quigley, Jason McCullough, Justin Hoffman, Danielle Raymond (2016 2:16) – A Necromancer tries to raise an army of the undead to take over the world, but she unwittingly only revives one campy skeleton, who tries his best to please his new master.
“SLEEP MODE” – Emmet Zabor (2023 4:12) – A little robot must arrive at his destination before his timer runs out.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see works from Michigan animators, alongside our diverse lineup of this year’s international animated shorts.
Get your tickets now and be part of this milestone event! 🎉🎞️
Please note, parental guidance is suggested due to some mature content and language.
🎞️ DIFA 10
🗓️ Saturday, April 5th, 2025
🕖 Doors 7p, 7:15p Pre-shows, 8p Showtime
🎟️ Tickets $10, advance or at the door
📍 Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
