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 |
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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 |