The Magic Garden
Two friends discover a hidden treasure, but both refuse to accept it. Together, they find a solution that will bring about a beautiful future for the entire village. The Magic Garden is a story about generosity and the transformative power of true treasures.
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Carlon HardtDirector
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Naira CarneiroDirector
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Naira CarneiroWriter
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Marília CarvalhoProducer
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Carlon HardtAnimation
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Carlon HardtArt Direction
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Romolo D'HipólitoArt Direction
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Daniel PitangaScore
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Diogo VanelliScore
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Marília CarvalhoScore
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Carlon HardtMontage
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Project Title (Original Language):O Jardim Mágico
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Project Type:Animation, Short
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Runtime:6 minutes
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Completion Date:May 29, 2025
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Country of Origin:Brazil
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Country of Filming:Brazil
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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El Ojo Iluso Festival de Cine de AnimaciónSan Cristóbal
Venezuela
Best Children's Short Film -
Festival Internacional de Cine de ValdiviaValdivia
Chile
Special Jury Prize – Latin American Children's Short Film -
DIVERCINE Festival Internacional de Cine para Niñas y NiñosMontevideo
Uruguay
Gurí Award for Best Content Aimed at Children and Girls Between 4 and 6 years old -
Mostra de Cinema Infantil de FlorianópolisFlorianópolis
Brazil
Honorable Mention from the Official Jury
Naira Carneiro and Carlon Hardt are two multidisciplinary artists who joined their talents to co-direct The Magic Garden. Naira is an actress, dancer, musician, and director with a long career at Cia Os Buriti, where she has been performing since the age of 6. Carlon is a director, animator, and art director, with a trajectory marked by projects in cinema, music, and visual arts. Both artists have showcased their work throughout Brazil and in several other countries, bringing with them experiences and insights that serve as the seeds nurturing this heartfelt short film.
