Fons Schiedon

Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those three simple circles take on meaning for virtually everyone on the planet. So ubiquitous in our lives that he can seem invisible, Mickey is something we all share, with unique memories and feelings. Over the course of his nearly century-long history, Mickey functions like a mirror, reflecting our personal and cultural values back at us. "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" explores Mickey's significance, getting to the core of what Mickey's cultural impact says about each of us and about our world.

The 1st Volume of Characters in Motion introduces a new wealth of cutting edge character visuals to the established world of animation. The DVD compiles over 90 stylistically outstanding films by 60 international studios, artists and designers in curated programs such as Characters in Narration, Characters in Rhythm and Characters in Motion. Additionally, a special selection menu allows to sort the 180+ minutes of animation by creator, character or style.

In a Forest takes the viewer in an unexpected transformation from one reality to the next. With the visual lexicon of a thriller, this film introduces an exciting pursuit through a forest that ends on a film set. During the pursuit the expectations of the viewer are being challenged. This is a film about believing in an illusion.

Depicting an unlikely long-distance relationship between a dog and a cat, the animated concept is a touching snapshot of our current zeitgeist, as we continue to exist in between digital life and the real world.