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Kali the Little Vampire

Regina Pessoa
2012 | 9 min

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This animated short tells the story of Kali, a young vampire who suffers from not being able to live in the light. Living in the shadows and inspiring fear, he lives envious of other children who don’t even dream that he exists. One day, while once again watching young boys play beside the train tracks, he breaks from his isolation and discovers that because of who—and what—he is, he can make a difference in others’ lives. Narrated by Oscar winner Christopher Plummer.

Awards and distinctions

  • Sophia Award
    Portuguese Cinema Academy, Lisbon
    2013
  • Golden Gate Award for Best Animated Short
    Golden Gate Awards Competition & International Film Festival, San Francisco
    2013
  • Special Jury Recognition
    Aspen Shortfest, Aspen
    2013
  • Prize for Best Original Soundtrack
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2012
  • Jury's Special Mention
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2012
  • 1st Prize, Animated Short Film (Adult Jury)
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    2012
  • Special Prize of the Jury for Best Animation
    ANIMANIMA, Cacak
    2012
  • Hiroshima Prize
    International Animation Festival, Hiroshima
    2012
  • Prix de la compétition 2- remis par le jury professionnel
    Plein la bobine - Festival de Cinéma Jeunes Publics, Paris
    2012
  • Honourable Mention for the Pixel Bunker Award for Best Portuguese Short Film
    IndieLisboa - International Independent Film Festival, Lisbon
    2012
  • RTP2 Onda Curta Award
    IndieLisboa - International Independent Film Festival, Lisbon
    2012