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Hairy Legs

Andrea Dorfman
2024 | 16 min

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Hairy Legs is a charming, feel-good animated short from Emmy Award–nominated filmmaker Andrea Dorfman. At 13, Dorfman’s decision not to shave her legs became a small but life-changing act of defiance, opening her eyes to the roles and rules imposed on women. Blending stop-motion puppetry with hand-painted animation, the film celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the messy, magical journey of growing up. Warm, witty, and deeply relatable, Hairy Legs invites viewers to embrace self-expression, question conformity, and discover the freedom in being yourself.

Awards and distinctions

  • Grand Prix Guy-L.-Côté pour le meilleur film d'animation
    Sommets du cinéma d'animation, Montréal
    2025
  • Diversity Award
    Spark Animation Festival (HYBRID), Vancouver
    2024
  • Special Mention for the DGC Award for Best Canadian Animation
    International Animation Festival, Ottawa
    2024