Vashon Premiere
WHALE 52
SUITE FOR MAN, BOY, AND WHALE
Animated Short — In Competition
Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
USA | 11 minutes | English
August 14, 2026 | 9 AM | Vashon Theatre
Berlinale 2026 Crystal Bear for Best Short Film.
A silently grieving man and a boy who hasn't spoken all year discover that some of the deepest conversations only require a single word.
SYNOPSIS
Director
Daniel Neiden
CAST
Bruce Vilanch, Parker Alanna Hughes
Producers
Edward Jordon, Daniel Neiden, Owen Andrejco
Writer
Edward Jordon, Daniel Neiden
Executive Producers
Edward Jordon, Daniel Neiden