CELL BUDDIES

CEL MAATJES

Animation, Short, Student, Family, Comedy

Netherlands

2025

Runtime, min

Sam, a grumpy raccoon is stuck sharing a cell with Bob, a sweet but dim manatee. Sam hatches an escape plan. In their chaotic jailbreak Sam’s hardened edges soften as Bob’s loyalty shines. Cell Buddies is a whirlwind of humor and heart, Will they escape? Maybe. But together, they’ve already cracked something bigger: trust.

Directors:

Melle Windig

Directors:

Hidde Alberts

Directors:

Miguel Reyes

Directors:

Jurgen De Smit

Directors:

Arjen Van Der Plas

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REVIEWS:

I loved the raccoon! And the other one too. They were funny together.

Live Screenings Attendee

This was hilarious but also kinda sweet. I didn’t think I’d feel anything watching a raccoon and a manatee in jail, but somehow I did. It’s fun and weird in a good way.

Live Screenings Attendee

The characters are adorable and the pacing is perfect. It’s funny for kids, but there’s enough heart in it that adults totally connect too. I watched it with my daughter and we both loved it.

Live Screenings Attendee

Really well made and super entertaining. The humor is fast but not silly, and the story actually means something. For a 5minute film, it has surprising depth.

Live Screenings Attendee