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Edmond Was a Donkey

Franck Dion
2012 | 15 min
This animated short about social conformity tells the story of Edmond - a very "different" sort of guy. When his co-workers jokingly crown him with a pair of donkey ears, Edmond suddenly discovers his true identity. And while he enjoys his newfound self, the ears create an ever-widening gap between himself and others.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Animation: Program or Series
    Prix Gémeaux, Montréal
    2013
  • Special Jury Recognition
    Aspen Shortfest, Aspen
    2013
  • Best Screenplay Prize- with a cash prize of $1000
    Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Chicoutimi
    2013
  • National Grand Prize- with a cash prize of $1000
    Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Chicoutimi
    2013
  • Yoram Gross Award for Best International Animation
    Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, Sydney
    2013
  • Best International Short Film
    International Francophone Film Festival in Acadie, Moncton
    2012
  • Jury's Special Mention
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2012
  • Le Métrange Beaumarchais
    Courtmétrange, Rennes
    2012
  • Gold Plaque for Animated Short
    International Film Festival, Chicago
    2012
  • Jury Special Mention
    Animasyros- International Animation Festival and Forum, Syros
    2012
  • Best Short Animation
    Alpinale Short Film Festival, Bludenz
    2012
  • Bravo!Fact Award for Best Canadian Short- with a cash prize of $5000
    Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
    2012
  • Special Jury Prize
    International Animated Film Festival, Annecy
    2012