Christopher & the Bug

Vanessa
Esteves

Vanessa Esteves is a Canadian writer, producer and animation director focused on children’s content. She co-directed the award-winning short Christopher & the Bug and worked on popular series including Max & Ruby and Handy Manny. In 2020, she was named one of Animation Magazine’s Rising Stars of Animation.

Kevin
Micallef

Kevin Micallef is a Canadian animation director with more than 30 years of experience in television and feature films. He has directed series including Elinor Wonders Why, Grossology and Detentionaire, and previously worked as an animator on films such as Lilo & Stitch and Osmosis Jones.

A solitary eagle owl tries to get rid of an unwanted insect visitor. But the encounter teaches him to accept others and discover the power of friendship.

This film screens as part of the programChristopher and Other Animations.