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Bad Seeds

Claude Cloutier
2020 | 6 min

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Bad Seeds takes us to a bizarre world populated by carnivorous plants that can change shapes the way a chameleon changes colours. The veteran director of deftly connects growth with rivalry and evolution with competition, crafting an increasingly shocking duel that’s peppered with allusions to the western, the Cold War, board games, and much more.

Awards and distinctions

  • Special Mention for Best Animated Film
    Ojai Film Festival, Ojai
    2022
  • Grand Prix du Jury Courts Compet’ FICAM 2022.
    Festival international du cinéma d'animation, Meknès
    2022
  • Most Innovative Short (awarded by the junior jury)
    Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth and Families, Vancouver
    2022
  • Prix du meilleur court-métrage (sélectionné par le jury enfants)
    Festival International du film pour enfants (FIFEM), Montréal
    2022
  • Best Animated Short Audience Award
    International Film Festival, Spokane
    2022
  • Best Comedy Short
    Animation Festival, Los Angeles
    2021
  • Best of Fest
    Animation Festival, Los Angeles
    2021
  • L’Épi d’or- prix du court-métrage canadien-français favori du public
    Cinémental, Winnipeg
    2021
  • Best Animation Short Award
    New York City Short Film Festival (ONLINE), New York
    2021
  • Animated Short Grand Jury Prize
    International Film Festival, Calgary
    2021
  • Prix du public de la Compétition internationale
    Sommets du cinéma d'animation, Montréal
    2021