Shenkar College of Art and Design was founded in 1970. Its uniqueness as an academic institution lies in close ties between the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Design. Maintaining their independent character they realize joint projects designed to expose students to various disciplines. Shenkar has achieved international recognition as one of the leading institutions of this kind in the world. Among the graduates of the Faculty of Design are many internationally recognized designers.
Our film programme presents graduation films of 2011/2012 realized as part Illustration and Animation programme of Visual Communication Deparment headed by prof. Itamar Daube
One more time with feelings
Marian Boo
The film is made around the song "One more time with feelings" by Regina Spektor. It is a classic and rotoscope animation. It's a story of love between two people, who dance to the sound of the relationship, change their shapes, color and texture, and grow into something new.
Zug ~o~ Gerev (Pair ~o~ Sock)
Amos Jerbi
This is a story about a shy guy that falls in love with a girl and lets his best friend, the sock (his alter ego), do the wooing for him. From that point on things go downhill, or do they?
Nightmarish
Tamar Arieli
Short animation about nightmares and the human mind inspired by ” Un chien andalou”. An attempt to illustrate how our way of life can penetrate our personality in a nightmarish way.
Rhythm
Gur Margalit
Every existing detail on the universe around us has its own beat, rhythm and movement. It is an attempt to demonstrate it while exploring relationships between man, nature and machine.
Redheads
Einat Boms
Being a redhead means facing stigmas and myths. This short animation shows the world what redheads go through every day, the good and bad that makes us who we are.
Other
Daniel Goldfarb
This is a portrayal of the "other" in a society. It describes his exceptionality, isolation and loneliness, in conjunction with his social and emotional alienation. The film shows how the outsider functions within society but also reveals the human frailties present in the rest of us.
A Wonderful Place
Jennie Davis
„The story is based on stories my grandfather used to tell me and my sisters when we were kids. I wanted to make a wonderful place in where i could keep my fondest memories of them. This project became my way of excepting that time moves forward, and so do we.”
Fragile
Ori Greenberg
Simple actions, that are part of our everyday routine, are taken by us for granted. The film portrays a anxious teenager's battle with everyday situations, such as entering the bathroom and having an intimate moment with another person.
Retirement Plan
Matan Yaniv
The film tells the tale of an international intelligence agency who initiates a unique "Retirement Plan" for their very own agents.
Boxes
yOmri Cohen
The film is dealing with the transition of a young gay to the big city. The hero is going through a date experience that leaves him with a sour-sweet taste, and teaches him something about alienation in the big city.