SHOWSTOPPER
ShowStopper
Animation, Musical, Comedy, Student,
United States
2026
Runtime, min
3
Directors
Amit Naftali
Directors
Smitha Hamsala
Selections and Awards:
REVIEWS:
A very cool musical animated short. Watched in a single breath. Humorous about real things. Dynamic, colorful, intriguing. The ending is particularly impressive. Really enjoyed the film. Thank you!
Live Screenings Attendee
AMAZING ANIMATION! What vibrant graphic stylization! Incredible
Hannes Tarantino
A wonderful, affectionate parody of 19th-century opera tropes and diva pomposity! Special credit to the vocal track. They sung professionally and with great humor. Bravo!
Claudia Bigatti
Absolute riot! The opera lyrics about "sweet mozzarella" and "fruity tarantella" had me crying! The comedic timing is pitch-perfect, and the diva is an amazingly charismatic villain!
Kusuma Dewi
Incredible! So much story and a rollercoaster of emotions in such a short time. Super fun, vivid color combinations and textures. Loved all the high-action virtual camera moves!
Emma Huibregtse
I like the character animation craftsmanship! Brilliant facial acting, expressive squash & stretch, and a strikingly seamless blend of 2D painterly textures with 3D animation.
Marta Torres Serrano
A witty deconstruction of theatrical egocentrism. The director turns sabotage into a catalyst for catharsis: the harder the attempts to derail the singer, the more expressive and grand her aria becomes.
Stacy S
pure cartoon chaos and magnificent vocals !
David Makharadze
Incredible!
Giacomo Rodriguez
Outstanding! Especially it's a student project! Wow! Gtreat job guys!
Samuel Robinson
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