Category Archives: short films

“The Man with the Beautiful Eyes” by Charles Bukowski

Posted on July 10, 2016 by jyourist
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“The Old New World”

Posted on April 11, 2016 by jyourist

I am haunted by old photographs and Zakharoff has literally made these old photos come alive in a way that makes them even more intriguing. I wanted this animation to last much longer. I hope he will continue to mine … Continue reading →

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Baths

Posted on April 8, 2016 by jyourist
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Consumerism, Capitalism, Exploitation

Posted on March 26, 2016 by jyourist
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“The Life of death” by Marcia Onderstijn

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jyourist

(Thanks, ER, for the link)

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Rob Cantor

Posted on January 29, 2016 by jyourist

Every Friday at school we have activity period, a time when students can sign up for a wide range of activities sponsored by faculty and staff at school. For years now I have sponsored Short Films where the students and … Continue reading →

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The Lost Mariner

Posted on January 23, 2016 by jyourist
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Kensho

Posted on October 23, 2015 by jyourist

Kensho, 見性, in Japanese and in the Zen tradition, means initial insight or awakening, but not yet full Buddhahood or satori. It literally means “seeing” (ken) “nature” or “essence” (sho).

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“A Tale of Momentum and Inertia”

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jyourist
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“Яблочко”

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jyourist

xxx This film, created in 1946 by Ivan and Vladimir Nikitchenko, was produced by the Soyuzdetfilm, later called the Gorky Film Studio, originally founded in 1915. “Яблочко” (or “Little Apple”) is a masterful short film of pioneering special effects, specifically the … Continue reading →

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