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Matters of Existence – Short Films Programme (PG-15)
A thought-provoking collection of shorts, each revealing universal human themes like identity, rights, and resilience across cultures. These powerful stories explore how our shared experiences connect us all.
Hilal Short Film Programme
A stop-motion story about an elderly rabbit couple reminiscing about their dancing days, while a robot vacuum explores its own path to self-liberation.
Set in the quiet alleys of LA’s Chinatown, ‘Tennis, Oranges’ follows the introspective journey of an ageing rabbit couple as they navigate the fading echoes of their youth. Simultaneously, a robot vacuum embarks on its own metaphorical quest for autonomy and purpose. Through stop-motion animation, the film juxtaposes stillness and motion, blending themes of memory, ageing, and personal exploration into a meditative narrative. A playful yet profound exploration of time and self-discovery.

Credits

Director
Sean Pecknold
Screenwriter
Sean Pecknold
Cinematographer
Sean Pecknold
Editor
Aaron Beckum, Sean Pecknold
Production Designer
Adi Goodrich
Sound
Studio Kamp
Other
Emily Franz (art director+ Puppet design & fabrication), Emily Franz, Meaghan Ross (Miniature props), Alfonso Estrada, Akash Jones, Daniel Olivas, Sean Pecknold, Sarah De Gaudemar, Evelyn J Ross, Eileen Kohlhepp, Shea Ramsey, Charles D'Avignon (Animation)
Set Designer
Adi Goodrich

About the Director

Sean Pecknold
Sean Pecknold is a filmmaker and animator from Seattle, currently based in Los Angeles. Known for his distinct style of stop-motion animation, his work includes acclaimed projects such as ‘White Winter Hymnal’ and ‘The Shrine / An Argument’, which won multiple awards at SXSW and the UKMVAs. Pecknold co-founded Sing-Sing Studio and teaches stop-motion animation worldwide. His recent short film, ‘Fe