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Browse 114 movies from Ringling College of Art + Design
A hardworking mom gets called to work on Mother's Day and her daughter brings her joy by surprising her with Dove self-care products.
May 2023
In a world where flames represent love, it's easy to get your heart burned.
Apr 2017
An adventuring wizard realizes she's trapped in a tabletop role playing game and attempts to escape a malevolent game master. Along the way she encounters hungry mimics, goblins, and a mysteriously powerful 20-sided die as she learns to take control of her own destiny.
Jul 2023
A character model sheet tries to change himself after getting critique from an instructor saying that he was "super generic."
May 2020
When a high school girl tries to give up what she loves in order to fit in, her reflection comes to life to remind her of her true self.
Sep 2018
A young business woman takes a chilling ride when she realizes her cab driver could be the notorious "Taxi Killer".
Sep 2013
The tragic story of a spare tire who struggles to find a new purpose.
Jul 2014
A bird desiring a luxury home seizes the opportunity one day when an old lady falls asleep in the park.
Apr 2013
A small Liberal Arts College in Sarasota, FL finds itself in a culture war against the government for the basic right of educational freedom. Now, the community must learn how to find resistance amid a reality they didn't sign up for.
Apr 2024
Gaslight is a CG-animated short comedy about a messy breakup between a smoker, Ryan, and his girlfriend, a sentient lighter named El. Unfortunately for Ryan, El does not take heartbreak well, and Ryan must do all he can to keep this relationship from ending in literal flames.
Apr 2022
Sho, a young Shiba Inu, learns about the ancient tradition of sacrifice from his sensei, a wise and disciplinary figure. According to legend, their kind must send away one of their own to appease the angry Gods outside their walls.
Oct 2020
an overly dramatic romance between a pet rock named Roxanne and a handsome action figure named Dwayne. But things get complicated when Roxanne's husband gets in the way of their relationship.
Aug 2019
This is a story about Bruno, a boy born with shoulders broader than a door frame. As he grows up, he faces a series of challenges, awkward situations, and humorous twists that come with being a little different from everyone else.
May 2026
An animated fantasy short film about a princess who will stop at nothing to marry her gallant knight
May 2022
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.
Jun 2017
A lonely ghost must prepare his house on time for guests after signing up as an Airbnb host.
Jeffrey, a young Black man is dating Mia, a young Asian woman. Now that the couple have reached the meet-the-family milestone of dating, Mia invites Jeffrey over for dinner with her traditional parents not knowing his race. This makes Jeffery uneasy so he brings gifts to the parents to help his case. Most fathers are very protective over their daughters when another man comes in and tries to "take her" away from him. This is seen in Mia's father George's actions and speech throughout the dinner with Jeffrey. Everything changes when George finally opens his gift from Jeffery.
Jan 2023
A decorative object struggles to lead a meaningful existence as it gets stuck in the cycle of re-gifting
May 2018
Daiki just wants to fit in at school, but his magical girl mother might ruin everything for him by bursting in on Career Day. Will the power of love hold strong amidst family tensions???
Jun 2018
Mr. Holybar (the local chocolate bar priest) makes a late visit to Lolli's home. Her daughter Twizzly, is usually such a sweet girl, but lately, has been acting healthy.
Oct 2021