Sunspark
While scavenging for spare parts, a lonely robot discovers someone who desperately needs his help.
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Danny BourqueDirectorFlat Daddy, Eyes of the Storm, Commode Creations: The Artwork of Barney Smith, The Toaster That Toasted the Golden Toast, Super Badass Action Hero, Chthonia, Skid Row Robot, Brainiac, Robo Justice, The Albatross of the Apocalypse
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Danny BourqueWriterFlat Daddy, The Toaster That Toasted the Golden Toast, Super Badass Action Hero, Chthonia, Skid Row Robot, Brainiac, Robo Justice, The Albatross of the Apocalypse
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Danny BourqueProducerFlat Daddy, Eyes of the Storm, Commode Creations: The Artwork of Barney Smith, The Toaster That Toasted the Golden Toast, Super Badass Action Hero, Chthonia, Skid Row Robot, Brainiac, Robo Justice, The Albatross of the Apocalypse
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Danny BourqueAnimatorSuper Badass Action Hero, Skid Row Robot, Brainiac, Robo Justice, The Albatross of the Apocalypse
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Danny BourqueComposerSuper Badass Action Hero
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Danny BourqueCinematographerEyes of the Storm, Commode Creations: The Artwork of Barney Smith, Chthonia, Skid Row Robot
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Danny BourqueEditorFlat Daddy, Eyes of the Storm, Commode Creations: The Artwork of Barney Smith, The Toaster That Toasted the Golden Toast, Super Badass Action Hero, Chthonia, Skid Row Robot, Brainiac, Robo Justice, The Albatross of the Apocalypse
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Danny BourqueKey Cast"Zap"
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Danny BourqueKey Cast"Jimbot"
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Project Type:Animation, Short
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Genres:Sci-Fi, Kids, Children, Animation, Cartoon, 3D
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Runtime:11 minutes
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Completion Date:January 4, 2026
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:3D Animation, 4K
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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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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Seattle International Film Festival 2026Seattle, Washington
United States
Washington Premiere
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Cleveland International Film Festival 2026Cleveland, Ohio
United States
Midwest USA Premiere
Official Selection -
Imaginaria 2026Conversano
Italy
Italy Premiere
Official Selection -
RiverRun International Film Festival 2026Winston-Salem, North Carolina
United States
North Carolina Premiere
Official Selection -
American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) 2026Palm Springs, California
United States
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology 2026Portland, Oregon
United States
Oregon Premiere
Official Selection -
VAFI & RAFI International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival 2026Varaždin
Croatia
International Premiere
Jury Special Mention -
Emberlight International Film Festival 2026Ironwood, Michigan
United States
Michigan Premiere
Official Selection -
ZEBRA Animation Film Festival 2026Slovenj Gradec
Slovenia
Slovenia Premiere
Official Selection -
Wyoming International Film Festival 2026Cheyenne, Wyoming
United States
Wyoming Premiere
Official Selection -
West Sound Film Festival 2026Bremerton, Washington
United States
Official Selection
Danny Bourque is a visual artist, musician, and filmmaker living in Seattle, Washington. He received his Bachelor's degree in Communication from Trinity University in 2004 and his Master's degree in Film Production from the University of New Orleans in 2008.
His short film Flat Daddy was chosen as a regional finalist in the Student Academy Awards and his short documentary Commode Creations: The Artwork of Barney Smith won the Anarchy Audience Award at the 2007 Slamdance Film Festival.
Since 2013, Danny produces electronic music as Glitch Black and has performed live numerous times, including twice in the New Orleans House of Blues. His various forms of visual art have been shown around the world, including several of his 3D animations displayed at the 2023 Constellations Digital Art Festival in Metz, France.
Danny's latest personal project is the 3D animated short film Sunspark which he wrote, directed, and animated entirely himself over nearly two years.
https://www.imdb.me/dannybourque
I approached Sunspark with a story-first attitude, making sure that the plot and characters were prioritized throughout the creative process. By exploring universal themes of selflessness, sacrifice, and renewal, Sunspark shows that it’s possible to live a life of quiet but meaningful connection in an otherwise inhospitable world.
The visual style intentionally mimics stop-motion animation by using realistic textures, handcrafted models, and cinematic lighting. I wanted the world of Sunspark to feel grounded even though it’s entirely computer animated.
Sunspark has been a multi-year passion project that I made entirely on my own to see how far I could push both my creative and technical skills. I hope viewers enjoy and connect with everything I put into this film.
