
After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.


In a dystopian future, Ramona, a Guatemalan mother who has lived in the United States for years, must escape before being placed in a concentration camp. In order to save her young son, she will have to make the most difficult decision of her life. Ironically, the only person who can help her is a white American man.

Fernanda Urrejola
Ramona

Chris Mulkey
Mr. Tim

Oliver Alexander
Joel
The Humming of the Beast is a fantasy film released in 2021 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Francisca Alegría, it stars Fernanda Urrejola, Chris Mulkey, Oliver Alexander. In a dystopian future, Ramona, a Guatemalan mother who has lived in the United States for years, must escape before being placed in a concentration camp. In order to save her young son, she will have to make the most difficult decision of her life. Ironically, the only person who can help her is a white American man.
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