Chado

Chado combines digital animation and risograph printing to transform a coming of age tale into an enchanting short film.
During a long hot summer in the forest, child is forced to grow up.
First her Dog becomes ill, then out of the blue her mother returns to their dacha with a new lover.
Child’s world is turned upside down. With each unsettling event, her visions become stronger to the point where she decides on a dangerous decision.
screenplay : Nica Harrison
animation : Nica Harrison, Niall High, Christine Peters, Tom Salo and Aida Slamnjakovic
music and sound design : Robin Porter
editing : Michael Ho
production and distribution : Animate Porjects
Special jury mention - Short of the Year - Autumn !, Promofest - Spain - 2021
Second prize - 19th International Kansk Video Festival - Russia - 2020