Monsooon Blue (Animated Short Film)

Inspired by Jay Wong's short comic The Escape, Monsoon Blue tells the story of two goldfish trapped in a plastic bag, longing to break free and return to the wild. They cling to a legend that promises their original forms can only be restored through freedom. Meanwhile, a young fish store owner, lost in the monotony of city life, struggles to find purpose and connection. As a powerful typhoon approaches, the lives of the girl and the goldfish intertwine, reflecting their shared desire to escape and rediscover their true selves. When the soul is broken, how do we find the way back?

Awards & Festival Selections for Monsoon Blue

Monsoon Blue has earned global recognition and numerous prestigious accolades, becoming a celebrated piece in the world of animation.

. Best Animated Short Film at the 60th Golden Horse Awards
. Gold Award (Animation Category) at the 2023 Hong Kong IFVA
. Independent Short Film and Media Arts Competition.
. Best Animation Award at the South Taiwan Film Festival.
. Grand Prize (Asia Road) at Seoul Indie Anifest 2024
. Grand Prix and Best Story at the TBS DigiCon6 Asia Award

The film has also been officially selected for esteemed festivals around the world, including:

. Sitges International Fantasy Film Festival in Sitges, Spain.
. Edinburgh Short Film Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
. i-Fest International Film Festival in Italy.
. Linz International Short Film Festival in Austria.
. New Orleans Film Festival in New Orleans, USA.
. Canlandıranlar Film Festival in Turkey.
. Fredrikstad Animation Festival in Fredrikstad, Norway.
. ANIMANIMA Festival in Čačak, Serbia.
. Ningen Belgrade International Animation Film Open Air Festival in Serbia.
. First International Film Festival in China.
. Filmets Badalona Film Festival in Spain.
. NIFFF – Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival in Switzerland.
. Insomnia International Animation Film Festival in Russia.