Malcolm Sutherland

When a hungry Astronomer falls asleep while working on a problem, he discovers a solution not in outer space but in the surreal food-chain of his subconscious mind. (imdb)

This animated short from Malcolm Sutherland is an engaging dance of shapes and sounds. The "game" is played by opening the box, unfolding the board and placing shapes on it that you manipulate with your hands. There are no winners or losers in this game; the fun is in the creative way the forms unfold. Features a score by Luigi Alleman and music by Ravi Shankar. (nfb.ca)

This short film starts out with a single ring of a bell and it is a sound that seems to continue throughout the entire film as a single note behind everything. What plays out on the screen is a wrestling match between two masked men while the crowd are consumed by the conflict and taking into something much bigger than them as individuals - a near frenzy state of being. (imdb)

A short experimental floaty & aimless animation by Malcolm Sutherland in 2010. (youtube)

Some impressions from a burning hot day at the beach. (imdb)

A short sketchbook-style animated film that takes a look at people at a 'La Fete Nationale' celebration in Montreal, Quebec. (imdb)

In this animated short by Malcolm Sutherland we see the written languages of birds come to life. (vimeo)

A singer from the country discovers life in the big city. A homage to UPA studios. (imdb)

An explorer adventures into an unknown world, yet it seems that he has been there before. (imdb)

Incorporating found sound of an English language lesson, this very short animation depicts a visual descent into madness triggered by the effort to keep it all together—even when it seems damn near impossible. Produced as part of the 11th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.

In this very short animation, an apparition reveals itself through celluloid and transmits vestiges of a forgotten provenance. Have the onlookers interpreted its signs correctly or was the message misunderstood? Inspired by found sound of two people’s discovery of a mysterious event in the sky. Produced as part of the 11th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.

Inspired by found sound of baby noises, this very short animation takes a good hard look at the bizarre behaviour of people working out in a gym. Produced as part of the 11th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.

Printed manually on a vintage tabletop press using hand-carved linoleum blocks, this very short animation is about a new parent who learns about free expression and the power of letting go. Inspired by the filmmaker’s new baby boy and found sound. Produced as part of the 11th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.