30/5 — 5/6/2024
64th International Film Festival
for Children and Youth

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Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)

Kintsugi (2022) -

United States of America | 2022 | 8 min.

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.

CountryUnited States of America
Year2022
Duration8 min
Rating-
LanguageNo dialogues
SubtitleNo 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.