When a teenage boy visits his grandfather at a seemingly mundane assisted living facility, he comes to find that they have much more in common than he thought. Wednesdays with Gramps is a story about connection, communication, and commonality, without saying a word.
USA
2024
No Dialogue
Open to youth
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Short Fuse
An eye-opening collection of shorts exploring memories, experiences and relationships between friends, family, and across generations. From powwows in North America, to the rivers of Ethiopia and beyond, these shorts offer memorable stories on screen.
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Credits & Director
Producer
Shabrayia Cleaver
Screenwriter
Chris Copeland, Justin Copeland
Cinematography
Jon Gutman
ANIM
Carlos Fernandez Puertolas
Original Music
Raashi Kulkarni
Art Director
Frederic William Stewart
Chris Copeland & Justin Copeland
Chris Copeland & Justin Copeland are the writers and directors of the animated short film, Wednesdays with Gramps. They are also the creative duo behind a number of original animated films and series. The brothers have cultivated a prolific portfolio as celebrated creators in the animation industry as storyboard artists as well as directors and producers. Currently, Chris and Justin are in the early stages of production on an animated feature film for Laika Studio.