Animated short film round-up

This week’s animated short film round-up will feature the works of Irish filmmaker Eoin Duffy, whose award-winning films can be found here.

• Weighing in at a hefty five seconds, Unbuttoned doesn’t have much in the way of plot – or anything else, really – but it does portray an almost universally despised phenomenon (which I will not spoil for you). It’s a short, sweet visual gag that must be seen to be appreciated.
• The previous film’s big brother, Two Finger Typist, is another brief, quirky animation, this one clocking in at 10 seconds. Its strength lies in its bright color palette and its incredible surprise ending.
• Valentine’s Day is definitely the most story-driven of the bunch. The one-minute film follows a sentient fire in her quest for love. The voice acting is phenomenal, to say the least. The short is a delightful commentary on desire and desperation – and poor choices in who you love.