Christopher at Sea explained

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] ..

Plot

A young man embarks on a transatlantic journey as a passenger on a cargo ship and discovers deep feelings of solitude, fantasy and obsession.

Reception

Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:

YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus
2022Venice Film FestivalVenice Horizons Award[6]
Uppsala International Short Film FestivalGrand Prix - International Competition[7]
Bucheon International Animation FestivalSpecial Distinction Prize[8]
Seminci Film FestivalPunto de Encuentro Award[9]

References

  1. Web site: Connect . Cartoon Brew . 2022-11-28 . The Magnificent Voyage Of Tom C.J. Brown’s New Short, ‘Christopher At Sea’ . 2022-12-01 . Cartoon Brew . en-US.
  2. Web site: Lang . Jamie . 2022-08-02 . Tom C J Brown’s 'Christopher at Sea' Gets Venice World Premiere . 2022-12-01 . Cartoon Brew . en-US.
  3. Web site: Skwigly . 2022-08-02 . 'Christopher at Sea' - new work from Tom C J Brown to premiere at Venice Film Festival . 2022-12-01 . Skwigly Animation Magazine.
  4. Web site: Team . Z. F. . 2022-07-29 . 69 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2022 . 2022-12-01 . Zippy Frames . en-gb.
  5. Web site: Magazine . Animation . 2022-10-21 . Oscar Watch 2023: The Long Shorts List . 2022-12-01 . Animation Magazine . en-US.
  6. Web site: Orizzonti 2022 Cinema International Festival Mostra Venice . 2022-12-01 . www.visit-venice-italy.com.
  7. Web site: Nikkhah Azad . Navid . 2022-09-18 . Uppsala Short Film Festival unveils 2022 lineup . 2022-12-01 . www.deed.news . en-US.
  8. Web site: Team . Z. F. . 2022-10-25 . No Dogs Allowed, The Debutante, Persona in the BIAF 2022 Winners . 2022-12-01 . Zippy Frames . en-gb.
  9. Web site: Valladolid . El Día de . 2022-09-28 . Seminci:Punto de Encuentro programa 14 títulos sobre adolescencias difíciles o relaciones familiares . 2022-12-01 . El Día de Valladolid . spanish.

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