NEGATIVE SPACE - RU KUWAHATA & MAX PORTER (2017)

Written and directed by the Japanese/American animation duo of Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter, but financed by French entities, Negative Space was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Animation in 2018 after winning many awards at short film festivals around the world. A beautifully made stop-motion animation, it tells the story of Sam, who learned how to pack a suitcase from his father, who was often away from home. As Sam now packs his suitcase for an important trip, it keeps him connected to a parent who was often absent. If you like the Oscar-nominated short animation, Negative Space, by Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter be sure to rate and share it.