| Christopher at Sea | |
| Director: | Tom CJ Brown |
| Producer: | Amanda Miller, Hanna Stolarski, Emily-Jane Brown, Nick Read, Pierre Boivin, Constance Le Scouarnec |
| Studio: | Psyop Miyu Productions |
| Runtime: | 20 minutes |
| Country: | United States United Kingdom France |
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] ..
A young man embarks on a transatlantic journey as a passenger on a cargo ship and discovers deep feelings of solitude, fantasy and obsession.
Since 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] | |
| Uppsala International Short Film Festival | Grand Prix - International Competition[7] | ||
| Bucheon International Animation Festival | Special Distinction Prize[8] | ||
| Seminci Film Festival | Punto de Encuentro Award[9] |