Artist Focus: Josh Shaffner retrospective

SCREENING AND TALK

Artist Focus:
Josh Shaffner retrospective

Artist Josh Shaffner, a member of the International Jury for the Short Film category, will join us for a screening of his representative films followed by a talk about her activities and career.

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2021 | United States | 0:02:46

Teaser for a scifi noir about an American spy in Russia.

The Rehabilitation of Sleep

2012 | United States | 0:02:50

A time-lapse oil-painted film about the healing power of sleep.

Flaws

2014 | United States | 0:02:36

Hand drawn animation about a service industry worker. Made from a series of 18 drawings.

Painted Loops with Bach

2019 | United States | 0:01:01

A series of animated loops made using oil painting on wood panel set to Bach. Commissioned by CalArts.

In Dreams

2023 | United States | 0:17:09

Wrapped in bandages, a burn victim is tended to by a futuristic hospice service.

PROFILE

Josh Shaffner

Josh Shaffner is a film maker and visual artist. He received his BFA in Painting and Drawing from The University of Montana 2005 and his MFA in Experimental Animation from CalArts in 2015. He is the author and animator of several short films including ‘The Rehabilitation of Sleep’ 2012, ‘Flaws’ 2014 ‘Service’ 2015 and his latest work ‘In Dreams’ 2023 which is currently touring festivals. Splitting time between Missoula, MT and Los Angeles, CA Josh works as an educator and freelance artist.

SCREENING AND TALK

Artist Focus:
Josh Shaffner retrospective

SCHEDULE

2024.11.04　10:15: NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT THEATER
Theater 2
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