Project Detail

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Synopsis

A boy, a mole, a fox and a horse create an unexpected friendship as they travel together in the boy's search for home.
BAFTA Film Awards 2023 - Best British Short Animation - Winner
Academy Awards 2023 - Best Short Film (Animated) - Winner

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
32 min
Director
Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy
Producer
J.J. Abrams, Matthew Freud, Hannah Minghella, Cara Speller
Editor
Daniel Budin
Screenwriter
Charlie Mackesy (book, adaptation), Jon Croker (adaptation)
Composer
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Principal cast
Voice Cast: Jude Coward Nicoll, Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, Tom Hollander

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Production Status

Production Company

UK, US co-production

NoneMore Productions (UK), Bad Robot (US)

Sales Company

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