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Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)
Kintsugi (2022)
Based on a traditional Japanese legend, a traditional lucky cat feels threatened and is jealous when a newer, modern version is placed at the business next door.
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Duration | 8 min |
| Rating | - |
| Language | No dialogues |
| Subtitle | No subtitles |
| Directed by | Cleto Acosta-McKillop |
| Screenplay | Cleto Acosta-McKillop |
| Director of Photography | Cleto Acosta-McKillop |
| Music | Sergio de la Puente |
| Edited by | Cleto Acosta-McKillop |
| Contact | Cleto Acosta-McKillop |
Biography
Cleto is a Paraguayan-American animation director and story artist. He was born in Asuncion, Paraguay and studied 2D traditional animation at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in Wisconsin. He co-founded the animation studio Sugar Animation and has written, directed, animated and visually developed short films and commercials. He directed the multiple-award-winning animated short Moon Melody and The Little Things. Kintsugi is his third short film. His work evokes a sense of wonderment and establishes a connection between reality and fantasy. Filmography : 2023 - Kintsugi (Director, Short animated film) 2022 - Unannounced Nickelodeon Show (Story Artist, TV series) 2022 - Blue’s Big City Adventure (Story Artist, Feature) 2020 - The Little Things (Director, short animated film) 2019 - Moon Melody (Director, short animated film)This film is a part of the set Canary and Other Animation.