Now entering festivals.


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

Animayo Festival

Lebu International Film Festival

🏆  Best Animated or Experimental Short Film — Gibara International Film Festival


PRESS


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