Cinematic Biophilia presented by Design Week Calgary + QAS

This evocative and tactile collection of animated shorts from women creators from across the globe spans the gamut of styles and artistic approaches. While showcasing the diverse range of perspectives and experiences from their creators, these films are united in their unflinching exploration of the feminine experience, and its essential connection to the natural world. From dream-like explorations of motherhood and loss, to shadowy rituals, to timeless coming-of-age stories, this is not the 'feminine mystique,' but rather the Feminine Mythic: primal, corporeal, and powerful, brought to vivid life through the unique emotivity of animation.

Panel Discussion following the screening will be moderated by Joanne Fisher and will include Maria Munar, Michelle Longpre, and Maedeh Mosaverzadeh

Presented by
Quickdraw Animation Society, GIRAF Animation Festival

Venue: The Heather Edwards Theatre at Contemporary Calgary
Date: August 9, 2025

Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doors at 3:00 PM // Event Starts at 3:30 PM

Poster by Molly Little

Animations by
Julia Tostado
Michelle Longpre
Raquel Velasquez
Andrea Muñoz
Camille Monnier
Maedeh Mosaverzadeh
Mihaela Slabe
Iris Birke
Maria Fernada Munar
Sofiia CHUIKOVSKA, Loïck DU PLESSIS D’ARGENTRÉ, Lina HAN, Simin HE, Jiaxin HUANG, Maud LE BRAS, Bingqing SHU
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