Saguenay international
short film festival

Synopsis

While in rehab, a young man recounts his descent into gambling addiction. The animated documentary “King” offers an intimate insight into a psychological illness that is often overlooked.

Production :
Alexander Conrads Filmproduktion
Distribution :
Alexander Conrads Filmproduktion
Animation :
Ufken Emily
Music :
Conrads Simon
Screenplay :
Conrads Alexander

In competition for :


Public Award - Official Competition

Best Animation Short Film Award

Quebec Critic Award AQCC

Jury Prize

Direction
  • Emily Ufken

    Emily Ufken was born in Weilburg in 1997 and currently lives in Marburg where she is studying psychology for her master's degree. She also works as a freelance artist. While her beginnings are in drawing with pencil and watercolor, her current focus lies on digital illustrations and motion graphics. ”King” is Emily’s first film project.