Project Detail

Cardboard

Dad Pig travels to his new home
Piglets find a cardboard box to play in
Piglets go on a space adventure
Piglets land on a strange planet

Synopsis

When an overwhelmed single dad pig moves his piglets into a trailer park, he fears he's failed his family. But soon his kids create a wildly imaginative game, and Dad has a choice between dwell on the past or join them on their adventure.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection LA Shorts International Festival 2025
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 - Nomination - Best British Short Animation

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 min 15 sec
Director
J.P. Vine
Producer
Michaela Manas Malina
Executive Producer
Julie Lockhart, Mary Coleman, Natalie Fischer, Elisabeth Murdoch
Editor
Conor Wilson
Screenwriter
J.P. Vine
Production Designer
J.P. Vine
Sound
Glen Gathard
Composer
Hugo Brijs
Principal cast
Richard Webber, Cameron Baggarley
Other Lead Creative(s)
Andrew Baggarley

Production Status

Production Company

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