“A moving visual poem.” — Glen Keane, Disney Legend
“Tender, personal, and profoundly human.” — Animayo Gran Canaria
“Sincere, moving, and beautifully executed. It was inspiring!” — Don Hahn, Disney Legend
Two Ships
While working opposite schedules, a couple attempts to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
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SPECS
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Technique: 2D Frame by Frame Animation
Runtime: 6:50
Country: Portugal, United States
Year: 2025
Production: COLA Animation, Room 330
Distribution: Selected Films
CREW
Director: McKinley Benson
Writers: McKinley Benson, Mackenzie Benson
Producers: Bruno Caetano, Mackenzie Benson
Executive Producer: Jodi Benson
Animation Director: Ala Nunu
Animation Lead: Olga Branska
Animators: Ana Iutes, Ala Nunu, Bofan Liu
Coloring: Jakub Kaczmarek, David Mateus
Art Director: Priya Kakati
Background Design: Leah Chun
Layouts: Priya Kakati
Compositor: Luís Soares
Music: Zach Pelham, Mason Palanti
Sound Design: Jérémy Ben Ammar
Editor: McKinley Benson
AWARDS/SELECTIONS
Sydney Film Festival
Guadalajara International Film Festival
🏆 Best Story — Animayo Gran Canaria
Lebu International Film Festival
🏆 Best Animated or Experimental Short — Gibara International Film Festival