The Flying Sailor
The NFB’s 77th Oscar®-nominated film.
Two ships collide in a harbour, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward. With ears ringing, blood pulsing and guts heaving, he soars high above the mayhem and towards the great unknown. A bold blend of comedy, suspense and philosophy, The Flying Sailor is an exhilarating contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.
Two ships collide in a harbour, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward. With ears ringing, blood pulsing and guts heaving, he soars high above the mayhem and towards the great unknown. A bold blend of comedy, suspense and philosophy, The Flying Sailor is an exhilarating contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.
Awards and distinctions
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AnimationYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2023
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Director FictionYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2023
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Best of FestivalYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2023
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Best Animated ShortCanadian Screen Awards, Toronto2023
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Short Film Jury AwardSundance Film Festival (HYBRID), Park City2023
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ExperimentalAnimation Festival, Los Angeles2022
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Best Character-basedAnimation Festival, Los Angeles2022
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Audience Award Honourable Mention for Top Canadian Short FilmGIRAF International Festival of Independent Animation, Calgary2022
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Best Canadian Short Film – Silver AwardToronto After Dark, Toronto2022
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Best AnimationNew York City Short Film Festival (ONLINE), New York2022
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Best Animated ShortInternational Film Festival, Calgary2022
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Canadian Film Institute (CFI) Award for Best Canadian AnimationInternational Animation Festival, Ottawa2022
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Audience Award for being one of the 10 favorites foreign filmsInternational Short Film Festival (HYBRID), Sao Paulo2022
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Best Narrative FilmCountryside Animafest Cyprus, Salamiou2022
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