Boat People
As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. Boat People is an animated documentary that uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.
Awards and distinctions
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Building Bridges AwardFascinAsian Film Festival, Winnipeg2024
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Kathleen Shannon AwardYorkton Film Festival, Yorkton2024
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Special Mention for the Crossmedia Award (The Paper Boat/ Boat People)Bologna Children's Book Fair, Bologne2024
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Diversity AwardSpark Animation Festival, Vancouver2023
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Audience Award, Best Animated ShortCoronado Island Film Festival, Coronado2023
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Milos Stehlik Global Impact AwardInternational Children's Film Festival (HYBRID), Chicago2023
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Best Canadian Animation Short Film AwardAsian Film Festival, Vancouver2023
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Audience Award for Animated ShortNew Orleans Film Festival (HYBRID), New Orleans2023
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Helen Hill Award for Animated ShortNew Orleans Film Festival (HYBRID), New Orleans2023
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Grand Jury Prize for Best ShortInternational Film Festival, Calgary2023