Student Films
Below is a collection of short films completed by Shrunkenheads! Students make shorts both as a part of the animation curriculum and as side projects. Both types are included below.
Determined to gain favor in his family’s eyes and match his sister’s status, a boy must prove his worth and show his potential in an upcoming martial arts competition.
“A Fleeting Moment” is an animated short film that follows the journey of two raindrops, and how they come to terms with what it means to be alive.
During a game of Midnight Hide and Seek at summer camp, an anxious Lucy struggles to hide her werewolf identity from her fellow campers! And it’s a full moon! Will Lucy be successful in concealing herself?
“Felt Love” is a 2D and stop motion animated short film about a young boy who learns to understand the depth of his mother's love and hard work despite the distance her dedication may create.
"Reyna" is a 2D short film about a girl learning the origins of western beauty standards in her culture and standing up against them.
When a obnoxious truck driver makes a late-night stop at a middle-of-nowhere gas station and stays past the store’s closing time, he quickly learns that choosing which snack to buy is the least of his worries.
A child's dream will overcome her circumstances. Student Film done by San Jose State University
Nadine, depressed and alone, has been living her life in the dark. A gift from a friendly neighbor gives Nadine something to live for. With a new life, Nadine has a chance to pay it forward.
The Blue & the Beyond is the story of a young, imaginative man named Charlie, who is searching to find someone like him in a world where he is different in every way.
A student film, from San Jose State University, which is directed by Kimberly Knoll (USA) and 張永翰 Yunghan Chang (Taiwan)
One stormy day, a little radish boy get separated from his village and becomes lost in the dark forest, his deepest fear.