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Private Eyes

Nicola Lemay
2011 | 14 min

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This 3D stereoscopic animation tells the story of Matthew, a boy who is never afraid of the dark. Since he's been in darkness all his life, Matthew has eyes where other people only have hands, feet or ears. This week is Matthew's birthday and he's very curious about the surprise his parents are preparing for him. Can he find it?

Awards and distinctions

  • Special Mention of the Official Jury of Short Animation
    Festival Internacional de Cine para la Infancia y la Juventud, Buenos Aires
    2013
  • Young Audience's Jury Prize
    Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma d'Animation, Wissembourg
    2012
  • UNICEF Award
    Biennale of Animation, Bratislava
    2012
  • Best youthFEST Short Film Award (Junior Jury)
    Film Festival, Sarasota
    2012
  • UNICEF Prize
    International Educational Program Contest Japan Prize, Tokyo
    2011