La Calesita

A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.

Section: International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 years of age)

Director: Augusto Schillaci / Argentina, Canada, United States of America / 2022 / 9 min
No dialogues / English subtitles

Augusto
Schillaci

Born in 1975, in Argentina. Augusto Schillaci is a director, writer and Senior VFX supervisor. He directed multiple projects including the inaugural animated short films from the ‘Best Fiends’ mobile app franchise, animated commercial spots for LEGO Batman and Chevrolet as well as game cinematic for ‘Transformers’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. He held the role of Senior VFX Sup on Reel FX's 3D feature films including the Golden Globe-nominated film, ‘The Book of Life’.

A story of beloved carousel operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods.

This film screens as part of the programVicky, the Owl and Other Animations.