Taking Stock (2017)

Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory

Working men and women leave through the main gate of the Lumière factory in Lyon, France. Filmed on 22 March 1895, it is often referred to as the first real motion picture ever made, although Louis Le Prince's 1888 Roundhay Garden Scene pre-dated it by seven years. Three separate versions of this film exist, which differ from one another in numerous ways. The first version features a carriage drawn by one horse, while in the second version the carriage is drawn by two horses, and there is no carriage at all in the third version. The clothing style is also different between the three versions, demonstrating the different seasons in which each was filmed. This film was made in the 35 mm format with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and at a speed of 16 frames per second. At that rate, the 17 meters of film length provided a duration of 46 seconds, holding a total of 800 frames.

A Grand Day Out

Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

The Wrong Trousers

Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno pants created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

Without Mercy

The animated documentary - a mix of live-action footage and animation - tells of the brutal everyday life in the orphanages of the 60s / 70s. Often led by Christian orders, more than one million children were physically and physically abused here. The anonymous protagonist tells of her childhood and her very personal struggle against the nuns' arbitrariness and their ruthless authority.

Spider Jazz

A spider passionately practices classical music on her self-spun instrument. When a fly gets caught in it one day, the spider learns that making music is not about perfection but about improvisation and the fun of playing together.

Behind the Curtain

School audition in the 80's. Steve has been training very hard, but singing in front of an audience is not easy. It might be easier to behind the curtain.

Dueling Dumplings

Po and Zhen battle over whose dumplings reign supreme.

The Fir Tree

The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.

Meow or Never

In a madcap musical, a catstronaut travels the galaxy looking for the meaning of life when she encounters a space pup eager to help - but only gets them into trouble at every turn!

O Segredo de Mona Lisa

Two young women try to steal the Mona Lisa painting to bring it back to the children of their neighborhood.

Creep It Secret

Two twins go to a party on Halloween to offer a cake to the host, but they unwillingly get carried away into the party.

The Letter Room

Richard, a lonely and well-meaning prison officer, is put in charge of reading and censoring the letters received by inmates.

Chicken Little

When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfit friends, Chicken Little must hatch a plan to save the planet from alien invasion and prove that the world's biggest hero is a little chicken.

Harris in the Spring

Band leader Phil Harris, through a misunderstanding, finds himself with a job as a professional escort, and a date to take a rich young society girl to a night club. She picks the club where the Harris band is playing. Phil is kept busy trying to keep the band from telling the girl who he really is, and to keep the girl distracted enough so she won't notice he is leading the band.

My Life as a Bird Person (Short Film by Michael Avina)

Thomas Heart, details his life including his friends and struggles while living his life in the identity of a bird.

There's a Monster Behind You

Three nights. Two Friends. One monster

Clamps

A town is terrorized by killer clamps! It's up to the chief of police, a scientist and the girl next door to stop this nightmare.

4.1 Miles

A coast guard captain on a small Greek island is suddenly charged with saving thousands of refugees from drowning at sea.

Cruise

We’ve all received scam phone calls, but what about the person making the calls? Cruise is a dark workplace satire about a hapless telemarketer trying mightily to give away a free cruise. And if he fails, there will be dire consequences.

Deep Blue

Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.

Writer's Block

An up-and-coming filmmaker sets out to write a romcom. The only problem is, he has never been in a relationship before. All of that is about to change when he falls in love with Meg, an aspiring musician.

Visions of Europe

Twenty-five films from twenty-five European countries by twenty-five European directors.

Daybreak Express

Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.

Kamen Rider Revice: Koala VS Kangaroo!! Crying Out Love Smack in the Center of a Wedding?!

A Hyper Battle DVD movie based on Kamen Rider Revice.

The American Way

A comedy short which pokes merry anarchistic fun at such quintessential American institutions as mom, baseball, and apple pie. It features an early appearance from actor John Cazale.

Relax With Ease

A three part meditation.

Dans le vent

Short subject on how fashion is created-- not by the great couturiers, but on the street.

Last Dance

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Nocturnal Girls

Luna runs away from home in the middle of the night. In an unexpected encounter with a group of drag queens, she redefines her concept of family.

Hair Love

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!

Exhumados

Exposition of two different processes of forensic identification in exhumed bodies with features of violence.

Girl Grief

Although terrified of girls, Charley must take a job teaching at a girls school.

Nick Crumbs and the Mystery of the Missing Cake

With a Boston cream pie reported eaten, self-proclaimed private detective Nick Crumbs decides to take the case.

Pim Pam Pum

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