3D SHORT FILMS

The biggest predator on ice, Burning Man's temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance, and dancing dolphins take the screen in a visual feast of 3D short films.

AMONGST from the Dolphin Dance Project

Wild dolphins and talented human dancers collaborate as equals to create underwater dances expressing their mutual understanding. Amongst offers audiences a visceral experience of forging meaningful communicative relationships with individuals of another species whose creativity and intelligence rivals our own.

POLAR BEARS 3D: ICE BEAR Directed by Adam Ravetch and Sarah Robertson

An enthralling look at the Arctic's biggest predator on ice, capturing rarely-seen behavior, and featuring breathtaking cinematography shot over 12 months in the Canadian Arctic.

DUST TO ASHES Directed by Arnaud Paris

This 3D documentary about the art and artists at Burning Man, explores their process, achievements, and struggles. With beautiful imagery, colorful characters, and hi-tech filmmaking, this is the best burning Man experience captured on camera.

AIRGROUND Directed by Sylvia Nicolaides

'Airground' is a 3D video art piece. It is an existential journey portrayed through a group of acrobats simulating a flight that is destined to fall.

ONE NIGHT IN HELL Directed by James Hall & Jason Jameson

A devilish and spectacular animation short tells the story of a skeleton’s journey into a stereoscopic hell.

TARANG Directed by Jonny Greenwald

Hindi for “wave,” Tarang is a digital exploration of the classical Indian dance style known as Odissi, originating in Odisha, India - “the land of temples and sculptures.” The piece features the choreography and dancing of Aparupa Chatterjee, a National Scholarship in Odissi recipient, paired with a sampling from Pandit Jasraj’s “Is Basant Mein” remixed by Ganesh Rao.

ELYSIAN FIELDS Directed by Ina Conradi-Chavez

Inspired by the sacrifices made by generations preceding us and expanding upon an exploration of World War II, Elysian Fields fuses fantastical and historical into a surreal reconfiguration of the present.

REMINISCENCE Directed by Céline Tricart

In the 21st Century, a young man rediscovers a photo lab forgotten by his ancestors. 19th century, same place, a dreamy young lady have her portrait taken.

THE HEART'S EYE VIEW Directed by Gerald Emetic 

Finding love in the real world.

CARTA DE LA MUERTE A FRIDA Directed by Ana Leticia Reyes & Diego Sandoval

Paid parking is available at the venue. If parking on Topanga Canyon Blvd., make sure all tires are inside the white lines. Flashlights are advised for walking to your car after dark.

Food and drinks available for purchase at the event.

FRIENDS & FANS OF THE FEST: No need to purchase a ticket. Please RSVP by emailing friends@topangafilmfestival.com