Sosuke the Duck

Sosuke the Duck
Directed byBekky O'Neil
Written byBekky O'Neil
Produced byBekky O'Neil
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
Running time
5 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Sosuke the Duck is a Canadian short animated documentary film, directed by Bekky O'Neil and released in 2025.[1] The film documents O'Neil's own experiences in the first year working on her farm, where she had to provide care to a newly hatched baby duckling with special needs.[1]

The film was made through rotoscoping, with inks created from flowers, nuts, berries, and vegetables grown on her farm.[1]

The film received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Animated Short at the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Chris Robinson, "Binocular Briefs - February 2025". Animation World Network, February 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ Matthew Simpson, "The 14th Canadian Screen Award Nominations Are Announced!". Northern Reel, March 25, 2026.