The Sea Lion - CalArts Film 2023

A small family owned seafood restaurant is preparing for the arrival of acclaimed food critic and media personality Dude Vienna, in the hope it will save them from bankruptcy. Everything goes awry, however, when a hungry sea lion finds its way into the kitchen.
Music by Hannah Owens, Sound Design by Diana Shaplyka.
Voices by Elizabeth Thach, Zane Schacht, Evangeline Chang, Andrew Mouet, Don Nguyen, and Rachel Wang.

[@asolitaryhue]

Your story is incredibly written and so thoughtfully paced! The emotional climax and following resolution were executed smoothly, and each character served a clear and meaningful purpose to progress the story. Well done!

[@aldencrispin1086]

So cute, and the sea lion was just like a big puppy!

[@mr.moviemafia]

“Radical, Radical” indeed!!! I’m happy I found out about this short film on LinkedIn, what a great final project!

[@Sharpy_29]

DUDE WHERE IS THE CREDIT THIS DESERVES!?!? The facial expressions, the music- AHH it’s so good!

[@cutewittykath]

rib!!! this was so sweet. all the characters are very lovable and the gestures were so expressive!!

[@tearleyss]

Oh, it's soooo nicely done! From the visual humor to inspirational turning point and such a lively animation and characters. Thank you for sharing, it definitely deserves more love.

[@shea6200]

best friggin movie ever made

[@insomniasociety]

Wow! This is really really heartwarming :D

[@taylorlynott]

this is so amazing!! the story is so heartfelt, i'm totally tearing up right now. all the shots you used elevated the emotions of the scene and read super clearly. fantastic work!!!!

[@Gustoberg]

Loved it! Just impeccable job

[@oofoof4293]

This was wonderfully made, I thoroughly enjoyed this film!

[@CheerfulSpider]

This is really astonishingly good. I think you've achieved the best composition and transitions of any animated short I've seen. Incredible work, well done

[@Spyke112233]

Really cool film especially that song at the end!

[@callmecharliemusic]

Aw thank you! (I’m the music composer for this, it was really fun to write for!)

[@marianaperezdeleon1224]

U are a great inspiration to me!!!!!!!!! I love your work so much

[@lyss.the.panini]

great job on this one! i dont go to cal arts but im hoping my thesis film will be half as expressive as this!

[@bloop4387]

amazing film! for a good second, o thought they were gonna cook the seal lmao

[@chriscooper654]

Funny, wholesome and sweet.

[@artwithjam3304]

5:20 those guys had to hold up that chair in the same position for 20 minutes

[@men_del12]

They have strong arms + unskip legs day = secretly giga chad in skinny clothing.

[@meep.s]

i loved this so much :(( !!

[@PROWL.Q]

loved this so much!!!!

[@scy760]

this is very inspiring.

[@mathbunnn]

Awww I loved it!! The seal is so cute even tho it ate all the food haha

[@yorickcao0621]

Great great film!!! Love it!!!

[@hephaestusfirelord]

For a second there I thought they were going to eat the sea Lion.

[@mahmudaafroj2891]

I think the sea lions voice actor is Parker from the aquarium

[@kacmac2340]

Nice Animation. Where are the seaside Places, where Sea Lions (and some Another Sea animals) are visiting human areas?

[@retrobabyNEWGROUNDS]

Rebecca i animating your characters saving multiverse are you online response. :'(

[@isaiahnaegi645]

NGL, you kinda lost me towards the end. Was there a theme?

[@isabellacarvalho7469]

I loved this film! I want to follow the artist on Instagram