Using immersive sound design, humour and creativity, each of these animations take us on a trip through richly realised worlds. This strand puts women animators at the fore and celebrates themes of courage, imagination, and the patience and dedication inherent in the craft of animation.

• THEY (UK 8 min) Dir. Renée Zellweger
• Boom! Grandpa, Boom! (CA/TW 5 min) Dir. June Chia-En Lee
• Slump (UK 4 min) Dir. Max Thomas
• Small Hours (UK 10 min) Dir. Oscar Wyndham Lewis
• The Hermit Crab (HK 13 min) Dir. Beaux Salix
• Sandstorm (VNM 5 min) Dir. Tea Truong
• Brain Space (UK 8 min) Dir. Laura Tofarides
• Commando (UK 4 min) Dir. Will Murphy
• Like Friend, Like Deer (IRN 13 min) Dir. Malek Eghbali
• A Mourning Star (UK 5 min) Dir. Mat Levent

Runtime: 75 min.