Christopher at Sea is a 2022 animated short film directed by Tom CJ Brown. The 20-minute short is a queer drama about identity and self-discovery[1] and it premiered at the Venice Film Festival,[2] where it received a nomination for the Venice Horizons Award.[3] The film has been featured in a number of international film festivals, receiving accolades such as the Bucheon International Animation Festival,[4] and is now qualified for the 95th Academy Awards in the eligible films under the category Best Animated Short Film[5]..
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| Directed by | Tom CJ Brown |
| Written by | Tom CJ Brown |
| Produced by | Amanda Miller, Hanna Stolarski, Emily-Jane Brown, Nick Read, Pierre Boivin, Constance Le Scouarnec |
Production companies | Psyop Miyu Productions |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Countries | United States United Kingdom France |
Plot
editA young man embarks on a transatlantic journey as a passenger on a cargo ship and discovers deep feelings of solitude, fantasy and obsession.
Reception
editSince its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Venice Film Festival | Venice Horizons Award[6] | Nominated |
| Uppsala International Short Film Festival | Grand Prix - International Competition[7] | Nominated | |
| Bucheon International Animation Festival | Special Distinction Prize[8] | Won | |
| Seminci Film Festival | Punto de Encuentro Award[9] | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Connect, Cartoon Brew (2022-11-28). "The Magnificent Voyage Of Tom C.J. Brown's New Short, 'Christopher At Sea'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (2022-08-02). "Tom C J Brown's 'Christopher at Sea' Gets Venice World Premiere". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Skwigly (2022-08-02). "'Christopher at Sea' - new work from Tom C J Brown to premiere at Venice Film Festival". Skwigly Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Team, Z. F. (2022-07-29). "69 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2022". Zippy Frames. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Magazine, Animation (2022-10-21). "Oscar Watch 2023: The Long Shorts List". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ "Orizzonti 2022 Cinema International Festival Mostra Venice". www.visit-venice-italy.com. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-09-18). "Uppsala Short Film Festival unveils 2022 lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Team, Z. F. (2022-10-25). "No Dogs Allowed, The Debutante, Persona in the BIAF 2022 Winners". Zippy Frames. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Valladolid, El Día de (2022-09-28). "Seminci:Punto de Encuentro programa 14 títulos sobre adolescencias difíciles o relaciones familiares". El Día de Valladolid (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-12-01.