Presenting the 2026 DIFA Animations & Animators
Presenting, the animations and animators of the 11th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (not yet in screening order):
“CAPSULES” – Emmet Parson Zabor (2024 Michigan 5:26)
Two robots explore a machine infested world.
“Dodgeball” – Jesse Van Norman (2025 California 4:01)
When a tiny robot decides to play a friendly game of dodgeball with a heavily-armed military robot, things don’t quite go as planned.
“Double Trouble” – Sophie-Louise Carter (2025 Canada 2:56)
In a nice suburbia neighborhood, Basil and Annette’s sibling rivalry goes too far. Now they must work together to stay out of trouble.
“Eureka!” – Kris Borghs (2024 Belgium 9:54)
An extra-terrestrial duo crosses the universe to share technological insights with less brilliant minds.
“First Date.” – Allison Frankfort (2024 Michigan 3:45)
Allison goes on a questionable first date…
“Forevergreen” – Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears (2025 United States 13:04)
An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.
“Hush” – Doyoung Kwon, Yhareli Miller, Matthew Sorgie (2025 Michigan 0:55)
A character is overwhelmed by a surge of digital notifications and pulled into a chaotic vortex.
“Paint” – Angeline Irene Ameloot (2025 Michigan 1:02)
Two paintings in a museum argue about the visitors.
“Perfect Casting” – Autumn English (2024 Illinois 4:40)
A skilled costume designer struggles to collaborate with an asocial creature actor who is scarily good at playing his character.
“Right Hand Man” – Emma Greenman, Yaumara Carrion (2025 Virginia 3:01)
No one likes to be a third wheel on a first date.
“Rob and Zom: The Power of Friendship” – Colin Gordon McCall (2025 California 5:00)
A zombie can’t stand his annoying robot companion, but finds that an imperfect friendship might be better than being alone.
“Rock the Apocalypse” – Bella Vasilides (2025 Michigan 2:30)
A band must fight off the zombies that threaten their rehearsal during the apocalypse
“Swipe” – Patrick Smith (2025 New York 5:00)
Fed up with dating apps, a woman literally assembles her perfect man from spare parts, only to discover the absurdity of algorithmic love.
“The Cloud Herder” – Aidan McAteer (2025 Ireland 7:05)
An ageing herder protects her flock of clouds from a ferocious storm of her own making.
“The Flock of Forgotten Faces” – A.B. Osborne, Emily McBrayer Hogue (2025 Georgia 5:40)
A bird-like girl finds herself aboard a mysterious train with passengers wearing masks.
“The Hoover Street Pizza Zombie” – MCR/ELECTRIC OTTO (2025 Michigan 0:53)
Monster or Zombie it don’t matter, He’ll Whoop Yo @$$ for a Pizza Platter!
“Three Raccoons in a Trench Coat” – Audrey Randazzo (2025 Michigan 3:00)
The three raccoons discover the entrance to a gas station and admire a certain treasure inside.
“Titmouse” – Qing Liu (2024 China 10:01)
Ambushed by terrifying creatures in his hometown, he’s confronted by a red-masked stranger whose presence feels hauntingly familiar.
“To Have and To Hold” – Julianne Martin (2025 California 5:09)
Two characters must grapple with the complexities of their relationship and decide whether or not to part ways.
Please note, parental guidance is suggested due to some mature language and themes.
🎞️ DIFA 11
🗓️ Saturday, April 4th, 2026
🕖 Doors 7p, 7:30p Pre-show, 8p Showtime
🎟️ Tickets $10, advance or at the door
📍 Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
