There are familiar faces in this 20-minute short. Eric Roberts, of course, is Nicky Lonero. Canadian model Nick Bateman dons the duster as Gambit, Anna Butkevych is Magik, and Ellen Hollman is Rogue.
Short film: Spice Frontier
This animated short is a proof-of-concept from Steamroller Studios. It’s an unlikely set up, Earth has been destroyed and (here’s the unlikely bit) Kentucky Williams is hunting down the last remaining spices for a cookbook.
Short film: Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
There are some famous faces in this short film about Genghis Khan meeting a wizard and being sent to the moon.
Short film: Not All Heroes Wear Capes
There’s a hero on every street corner.
Short film: Action Hero Free For All
Bored? Want to distract your brain for a few minutes? Fancy doing a short film of what the final minutes of a battle royale like Pub G might be like?
Short film: Speedy the Turtle
Today is World Turtle Day and a chance for humanity to consider what else we can do to help this wonderful animal.
Short film: The Astonishing Adventures of Alfred
This short film is also professionally done, oozes quality and adult jokes. In fact, I’m suggesting it’s NSFW.
Short film: The Beacon
Kara and Mark Venre are struggling to earn they way to a better life and then Kara gets a contract that will pay for the whole family, cat and all, to move planets.
Short film: 8 patas
This film has won a considerable number of awards, is very short but contains spiders. Do not watch if you are acrophobic.
Short film: Fox and the Whale
The Fox and the Whale is a gorgeous animation from Robin Joseph. It was shortlisted for the 90th Oscars and nominated for the 2018 Canadian Screen Awards.
