Short film

The Boy & the Octopus

2024 · 5 min

A tiny, sunny burst of charm that breezes by like a holiday postcard, leaving a smile behind.

Tagline: One small wish, one big journey.
Overview: A young boy encounters a curious octopus while snorkeling on a seaside vacation. The persistent mollusk attaches itself to the boy’s head and becomes his constant companion.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, family, love
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
family
love
Places: sea
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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