| Feral | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Daniel Sousa |
| Written by | Daniel Sousa |
| Produced by | Daniel Sousa |
| Music by | Dan Golden |
| Distributed by | Creative Capital |
Release date |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Feral is a 2012 American animated short film by Daniel Sousa. [1]
A feral boy is found in the woods and brought back to live in society. Uncomfortable in this new environment, the boy tries to adapt by using the same strategies and tactics that kept him safe in the wild. [2]
Feral premiered January 19, 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah [3]
| Awards | ||||
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| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Academy Awards [4] | March 2, 2014 | Best Animated Short Film | Daniel Sousa and Dan Golden | Nominated [5] |
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