Intergalactic monkeys, unwelcome tourists, the fear of forgetfulness, and 3D animation from Academy Award winners and nominees fill out this visually spectacular and completely unconventional package of shorts — best seen on the big screen.

Cochemare, Maciek Szczerbowski, Chris Lavis

Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (Madame Tutli-Putli) direct this astounding 3D blend of live-action and animation, which introduces viewers to fantastical creatures and equally exotic settings.

Gloria Victoria, Theodore Ushev

Theodore Ushev’s acclaimed 20th century trilogy concludes with this brilliant fusion of 3D and Russian constructivist-styled animation.

Pilgrims, Marie Clements

Tantoo Cardinal (Dances With Wolves) and Lorne Cardinal (Corner Gas) star in this satirical thriller about a German who travels to Canada to commune with nature and experience First Nations culture.

Remember Me (Mémorable moi), Jean-Francois Asselin

This tragicomic look at narcissism in the social media age relates one man’s desperate struggle to make sure he remains on people’s minds, lest he actually seek to exist.

The Sparkling River, Felix Lajeunesse, Paul Raphaël

A singular 3D drama that incorporates elements of mystery and science-fiction, this intriguing account of an unlikely encounter between a hermetic farmer and a young woman defies conventional classification.

Subconscious Password, Chris Landreth

Academy Award-winner Chris Landreth directs this playfully surreal 3D sojourn into the mind of a man struggling to avoid the embarrassment of forgetting a fellow party guest’s name.