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In a nation ruled by tyranny, people’s freedom and property are ruthlessly stripped away. The government’s military collects resources everywhere, offering wealth to a dictator. Within this oppressive system, a young female soldier initially believes the army is meant to protect the people—until she witnesses its cruelty firsthand. This leads her to question her beliefs, and eventually, she stands up to save an innocent child. Her actions spark the courage of the people and make her a key figure in the movement to overthrow the regime.

Missy is a student preparing for an important exam the next day—and also a devoted superfan of her idol, Horloge. Faced with the overwhelming pressure of an upcoming English test, she finds herself torn between distraction and determination. How will she rise to the challenge and manage to review all the material in time?

An animated short about a man's thrilling encounter on a bridge at night.

After being jolted awake by his alarm, a weary Wei-De finds himself overwhelmed by monsters formed from work frustrations and family expectations. As he scrambles to escape, he tears apart his home in search of something important. Under such pressure—how will he respond?

This 3D animated short highlights the positive impact of social media and its influence on people’s lives. Set in 2024, the story follows a college student living away from home who initially dismisses signs of flooding in their rented apartment. As the situation worsens, panic sets in. Ultimately, help arrives from kind-hearted strangers online, showcasing not only the benefits of social media but also the warmth and support people can offer through digital connections.

Guan Ling is a 5.5-minute 2D Computer combining Taiwanese folk culture with the aesthetics of shadow puppetry. The story follows the protagonist, Ah-De, who deeply misses his late grandmother. Guided by a temple priest, he enters the underworld for a “visiting-the-deceased” ritual. Within the time of a single incense stick’s burn, paper effigies lead Ah-De through the mysterious spirit realm, reuniting him with his grandmother—only to be separated once again as time runs out.

This animated short draws inspiration from the folk belief that people count sheep to fall asleep. The story begins with a prayer ritual, where the king's mysterious troubles lead us into the world of the Star Shepherds—a revered cultural belief shared by all. Through this, an unprecedented fantasy journey unfolds, offering a fresh interpretation of what “troubles” mean to us. Focusing on the theme of everyday worries, the film centers on the transformation of one’s mindset. It explores both internal and external causes of distress, ultimately guiding the audience to view their struggles from a new perspective.

A little girl and her family go on a picnic in the forest. After a joyful time playing, the girl accidentally leaves behind her beloved stuffed toy. It is unexpectedly found by a raccoon, who senses the toy’s deep longing to return to its owner. Moved by this, the raccoon decides to help—and so begins their journey.

The protagonist, influenced by her father's deep admiration and love for pigeons, longs to be cherished by him just like his prized racing birds. However, setbacks in her academic life leave her feeling disappointed in herself, and she begins to fear that her father, like he does with injured pigeons, will no longer take pride in her. In response, she starts to distance herself from anything that reminds her of pigeons, avoiding the connection altogether. One day, a chance encounter allows her to once again see herself through the eyes of a pigeon. Through overcoming numerous inner obstacles, she begins to reinterpret her father's expectations. In the end, she comes to terms with herself, finding peace and acceptance.

In the closed-off school environment of 1990s Taiwan, Xiao Jiang and Xiao Qing meet and fall in love, only to be torn apart by the pressures of society, leading to a tragic end. On the brink of death, Xiao Jiang's consciousness drifts back to memories of the past, caught between love and regret. When she awakens, the world has changed—but the one she loved is gone forever.

Clay Dolls is a stop-motion animated short centered on Taiwan’s traditional bone-collecting ritual. The story follows the protagonist, who was raised by his grandfather—a bone collector—and inherits the family practice after his grandfather’s passing. Today, he performs the ritual himself, personally collecting his grandfather’s remains. As the ceremony unfolds, he is drawn into memories that retrace the emotional bond they shared. In the final moment, as he lifts the urn containing the ashes, the boundary between reality and memory blurs—the urn transforms into the figure of his grandfather, marking their final farewell. Through handcrafted stop-motion animation, the film delicately portrays the ritual’s process and emotional depth, exploring the humanity, familial ties, and cultural meaning embedded in death rites. In this intimate and symbolic farewell, the director invites the audience to reconsider this fading tradition—not merely as a funeral custom, but as a profound response to love and remembrance.

During a haircut, a young girl recalls memories of her grandmother—an elderly woman with short, boyish hair who was often met with curious or judgmental stares from others...

Disorder of Gearwheel is a stop-motion animated short film that tells the story of an elderly man suffering from dementia. Caught in a flowing river of reality and hallucination, he battles both his youthful inner self and a giant fish symbolizing the disease. By blending Taiwan’s 1980s fish hunting culture with a surreal narrative style, the film vividly portrays the patient’s struggle and loneliness amid the breakdown of memory. Running approximately five minutes, it uses handcrafted puppets and meticulously built sets to visualize abstract psychological states, aiming to evoke deep empathy from the audience.

The story is set in Taiwan during the economic boom of the 1960s and 1970s, when many women were forced to sacrifice themselves due to financial pressures at home, carrying regrets for the rest of their lives. The protagonist, “Grandma,” represents countless young women of that era. The animation uses threads and scissors as recurring motifs throughout the film. The entanglement and continuity of thread symbolize the constraints of the past on Grandma, while scissors represent her awakening will—cutting off the obsessions she cannot let go of.

This work is inspired by the Siberian roe deer living on the cold Eastern Plateau, and incorporates ancient local legends of snow monsters. The story tells of a snow hunter in the forest who triggers the revenge of a mythical creature after pursuing a deer. The strange and eerie encounter adds to the human fascination with mysterious folklore.

As war looms, two people from different backgrounds go through a series of choices and changes, facing moral dilemmas and tests of humanity. Their original lives and mindsets are forced to shift, and the goals they see reflected in each other’s eyes begin to intertwine because of the war...

This is a story about appearance anxiety. The doll begins by exploring its surroundings, gradually becoming drawn to external objects, and eventually grows dissatisfied with itself, leading to a transformation. To make the doll appear more lifelike on screen, we combined real locations with live-action footage, creating a world where reality and fantasy seamlessly merge.

The female protagonist grows up in a strict household where her life is meticulously arranged by her family—everything from her diet to clothing is tightly controlled. Over time, she begins to feel the pressure of these constraints. As she matures and leaves home to study elsewhere, she breaks free from her past and gains a newfound sense of freedom. However, she struggles to navigate social relationships and unintentionally distances herself from her peers, who feel overwhelmed by her presence. It isn't until she enters adulthood—starting her own family and raising a child—that she gradually realizes she’s repeating the same patterns. In caring for her child, she begins to impose similar restrictions, just as her family once did to her. Through this, she comes to understand that her family's actions, though restrictive, were rooted in love and good intentions.

Earth’s resources have been depleted, rendering the planet uninhabitable and forcing humanity to abandon it. Years later, as the mothership’s energy nears exhaustion, a reconnaissance team led by Alex is dispatched to explore Earth once more. Upon returning, Alex encounters a world transformed—teeming with unfamiliar ecosystems and guarded by mysterious protectors defending their home. As the mission unfolds, Alex loses team members and is forced to confront not only the unknown, but humanity’s past mistakes…

*Reality of Obsessive* is a 2D animated work reflecting on the phenomenon of modern idol worship. Inspired by the art style of the 1980s, it uses nostalgic visual effects to evoke resonance in viewers. The story centers on a fan obsessed with a music idol. As the idol’s true face is revealed, the protagonist experiences emotional struggles between ideals and reality. The motivation for this work comes from real-life observation and personal experience, focusing on how today’s younger generation becomes lost and reflective within social media and fan culture, making it highly relevant to contemporary society. Additionally, this project echoes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education, and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Through visual storytelling, it aims to cultivate media literacy and critical thinking, guiding audiences to approach idol culture with rationality.

In relationships with both family and friends, it’s inevitable to encounter some unpleasant moments. Words or actions spoken in a moment of emotion may unintentionally cause harm. After the passing of the mother, the busy father and daughter are left behind. On the daughter’s birthday, the father forgets to prepare a gift due to work. When he accidentally ruins her scarf, a conflict arises between the two.

A young boy accidentally breaks a taboo while folding spirit money and unknowingly crosses into the underworld, where he encounters a teenage grim reaper. Since the boy’s time in the mortal world is not yet up, he becomes a target for capture—prompting the two to embark on a daring escape. As they face life-and-death trials along the way, the grim reaper, who had never allowed himself to feel for anyone, begins to develop emotions. And with those feelings, their fates quietly begin to change.

A flamboyantly muscular samurai crosses a winding bridge and arrives at a mysterious gate. There, he is confronted by a fierce sumo wrestler. Their eyes lock, and without a word, an intense battle begins. What drives them to fight? Is it honor, revenge, or something far deeper hidden behind that door? The clash will reveal not only their strength—but the true reason they stand opposed.