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A little gallows humour can really lighten the mood when death is on the line. A selection of stylish tales featuring an over-the-top game show, a noir-inspired romance, and a riveting train trip home.

Dance of Death 1983

“An animated comedy about television violence, set in a world where the skeletal Don Death runs a popular variety show called ‘Dance of Death’. In her suburban home, young Sally Roberts chases all the excitement of death in its many forms on TV. But in the segment of his show called "This Is Your Death", Don Death has a huge surprise for the Roberts family.” Dennis Tupicoff

9 minutes | Ages 15+

The Funk 2008

“Jack woke up in a Funk one day. No one really knows how it started.” Screen Australia

6 minutes | Ages 15+

Rebooted 2019

“In an industry obsessed with the superficial, it's not easy being an aging movie star. It's even harder when you're also a stop-motion animated skeleton monster. Phil used to be a cutting edge special effect. As a stop-motion animated skeleton from the 1960s, modern movie studios just aren't hiring him to star in blockbusters anymore. Refusing to succumb to his own irrelevance, Phil takes drastic measures when he learns the film for which he was created is being rebooted without him.” Screen Australia

13 minutes | Ages 15+

The Cat Piano 2009

“A vibrant city of singing cats are preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing a twisted musical masterpiece.” Screen Australia

8 minutes | Ages 15+

Gargoyle 2006

“A grieving woman moves through a churchyard at night and attracts the attention of one of the stone guardians of the church. A dark, moving gothic fairy tale on the theme of loss and grief. ‘Gargoyle’ is a ten minute visual poem in stop motion animation.” Screen Australia

9 minutes | Ages 15+

Ephemeral 2008

“An afternoon train trip home turns into much than its weary passengers expect...” Screen Australia

10 minutes | Ages 15+