Oscar-Nominated Short Film "Retirement Plan" Now Available to Stream Online
The acclaimed animated short Retirement Plan, directed by John Kelly, is now accessible for online streaming. The film, a nominee for the Academy Awards, offers a humorous and thoughtful look at life’s possibilities through the eyes of its main character, Ray.
Commissioned by Screen Ireland and RTÉ, Retirement Plan follows Ray, voiced by Domhnall Gleeson, as he daydreams about all the things he hopes to do once he has time after retirement. The film uses simple and elegant animation to explore this relatable theme.
Retirement Plan has screened at numerous film festivals worldwide. It won several notable awards that qualify it for Oscar consideration, including the Grand Jury Award for animated shorts at SXSW, where it also received the Audience Award. The film also earned honors at the Animation Dingle Festival in Ireland, the Bali International Film Festival, and the Palm Springs ShortFest. Other recognitions came from the Irish Film Festa, Guadalajara, Calgary, and the Bucharest International Animation Film Festival (BIAF).
The short is available to watch on The New Yorker’s Screening Room and on YouTube. The online release features an introduction by author David Sedaris, adding further context to the film’s themes.
For those interested in learning more, an interview with director John Kelly exploring the making of Retirement Plan is available.
Viewers can now enjoy this award-winning short and reflect on how they envision their own retirement plans.
Key Details
- Film: Retirement Plan
- Director: John Kelly
- Voice Actor: Domhnall Gleeson
- Commissioned by: Screen Ireland and RTÉ
- Streaming: The New Yorker’s Screening Room, YouTube
- Awards: SXSW Grand Jury Award & Audience Award, Animation Dingle, Bali International Film Festival, Palm Springs ShortFest, and others
For more information, visit retirementplanfilm.com.
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