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Zeb's Spider

Alicia Eisen & Sophie Jarvis
2022 | 9 min
When the superstitious Zeb finds a spider in her apartment, she must do everything in her power to keep the unwanted guest’s appetite satisfied, or risk being eaten herself.  This stop-motion cautionary tale examines the discomfort of the human experience when a superstitious outlook becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Awards and distinctions

  • Youth Jury Award for Animated Short Film, First Prize (ex-aequo with A Tiny Number)
    International Children's Film Festival (HYBRID), Chicago
    2023
  • Spirit Award: Animation
    International Film Festival, Brooklyn
    2023
  • Most Inspirational Short Film Award
    Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth and Families, Vancouver
    2023
  • Special Jury Award for Miniature Design
    Animation Festival, Los Angeles
    2022