# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:45 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: - As a part of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival - A selection of animated shorts from around the world. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema Dormilón Directed by Olivia Marie Valdez 9:09 • United States WOMEN IN FILM In a quest to become the performer of his dreams, Dormilón, a starry-eyed and middle-aged janitor living in an abandoned theater, must confront his nightmares face-to-face. Deep in the Folds of My Mind Directed by Mac Muggeo 5:05 • United States ALABAMA, STUDENT, WOMEN IN FILM When a peculiar man's nightmares begin to breach his waking life, he must find a way to quell them or risk losing his mind for good. Living with a Visionary Directed by Stephen P. Neary 14:58 • United States Based on John Matthias's memoir, "Living with a Visionary" is a soulful, bittersweet reflection on John's fifty-year marriage to Diana, an art curator grappling with Parkinson's. The Ottoman Directed by Mike Stamm 12:00 • United States FAMILY The Ottoman, a hotshot mechanic and amateur robot gladiator, is looking forward to proving himself in the arena. But when his obsession with winning endangers the lives of his family, the Ottoman must face harsh lessons about what victory truly requires. Forever Home Directed by Ashley Wong 3:21 • United States ALABAMA, FAMILY, WOMEN IN FILM Benson, the three-legged mastiff, lives alone in a quiet house. He spends his days content to watch the world pass by until one day a mysterious dog shows up at his doorstep, followed by many more. Blessed Directed by Birute Sodeikaite 7:30 • Canada INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM A tough, no-nonsense Buffalo has always seen himself as strong, fearless, and ready to take the world, but when his long-awaited dream of fatherhood finally comes true, he is thrown into uncharted territory. The Nest Directed by Aurélien Coquery, Léa Kermanach, Soline Mauguin, Abel Tixador, Jean Baounon, Romane Selter-Fiette 7:12 • France INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM, STUDENT A shy young luthier, Aurore returns to work in the family's prestigious workshop. As she reunites with her beloved mother, she uncovers a monstrous family secret. A Sparrow’s Song Directed by Tobias Eckerlin 9:10 • Germany INTERNATIONAL, STUDENT Inspired by a true story, a widowed World War II air raid warden struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy until a tiny bird enters her life. 113 Words for You Today Directed by Bo Qing Tang, Lan Zeng 12:31 • China, Taiwan, United States INTERNATIONAL, WOMEN IN FILM A team of workers is sent to planet Gliese 12b to build a gravitational portal. To conserve energy for survival on the frozen planet, each worker is allowed to speak only 138 words per day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/spotlight-night-animated-shorts/200030572938627 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, performances, workshops, dog, dog-shows, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Sidewalk Film - **lat**: 33.5141599 - **long**: -86.80798 - **full address**: Sidewalk Film, 1821 2nd Ave. N. ,Birmingham,AL,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9b54bcb2330ecd5f15c71249157789f35e60bbd6f59eb6e0a8b9fa563dde2fb8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787578463 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts being held? - **A:** Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:45 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sidewalk Film, 1821 2nd Ave. N. ,Birmingham,AL,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts? - **A:** Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts is organized by Sidewalk Film. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sidewalk Film's events? - **A:** Sidewalk Film has 135+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Sidewalk Film has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spotlight Night: Animated Shorts is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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