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Fish Boy is a teenager facing the challenges of growing up. His problems are especially severe, as he is different from all others: He is half boy, half fish. His drama is set against the background of a seemingly idyllic fishing village, where is father wants to teach him how to become a fisherman. The boy‘s struggle with the stigma of rejection takes place in several dimensions of interpersonal relationships. Ultimately, it also affects Fish Boy‘s relationship with himself.

Festivals & Awards
FEST – New Directors New Films Festival in Espinho
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen – Grand Prix
Krakow Film Festival – Silver Hobby Horse for the Best Animated Film
Brooklyn Film Festival – Best Animated Film
Hamburg Short Film Festival – Arte Shortfilm Award
Annecy Animation Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
T-Mobile New Horizons – Best Short Animation
Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival – Jury Special Prize
Lucania Film Festival – Grand Prix for the Best Short Film
Fantoche International Animation Film Festival – New Talent Award
Animanima International Animation Festival – Special Mention for the Best Animation
Raindance International Film Festival – Best Animated Short
Naoussa International Film Festival – Special Mention
Chicago International Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
London International Animation Festival
Xian China International Folk Video – Best Technology
DOK.Leipizg
Cinanima Animated Film Festival – Best Short Film Award
Gijón International Film Festival
Up and coming International Film Festival – International Young Filmmakers Award
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Tampere Film Festival 2014
International Film Festival FEBIOFEST – Special Mention
International Short Film Festival Brno – Visegrad Fund Award
Poitiers Film Festival – Special Jury Prize