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The Lone Angler

A mysterious individual enters a saloon in a human-desolate town occupied by anthropomorphic sea creatures. He hides a secret that, if revealed, could put his life on the line. This secret becomes difficult to keep when robbers barge in. Will the individual stand by idly or will he risk it all to save the aquatic patrons?

  • Giselle Calderon
    Director
  • Shane Veloski
    Key Cast
    "The Angler"
  • Ta'liyah Rashelle
    Key Cast
    "California"
  • Nathan Kirk
    Key Cast
    "Seal"
  • Brooklyn Durs
    Key Cast
    "Whale"
  • Sarah Cornejo
    Sound Team
  • Jonah Elbaum
    Sound Team
  • Ethan Grad
    Sound Team
  • Nic Rossi
    Sound Team
  • Lucie Moore
    Sound Team
  • June Ha
    Audio Engineers
  • Moira Donnelly
    Audio Engineers
  • Robert Schumacher
    Audio Engineers
  • Jess Correa
    Animation Colorists
  • Sheila Holtschneider
    Animation Colorists
  • Jalen Brooks
    Animation Colorists
  • Anabelle Tuong Jakala
    Animation Colorists
  • Celeste Tobar Fawley
    Background Artists
  • Rebecca Coleman
    Background Artists
  • Sydney Lewis Knight
    Background Artists
  • Leah Cunningham
    Background Artists
  • Diana Y Meija
    Background Artists
  • Sam Fuentes
    Background Artists
  • Giselle Calderon
    Writer
  • Giselle Calderon
    Producer
  • Bertha Calderon
    Spanish Translator
  • Pastor Calderon
    Spanish Translator
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    El Pescador Solitario
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Action, Comedy, Western, talking animals, child friendly
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 8, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul University
  • Luna Lumen Film Festival
    Columbus, OH
    United States
    November 22, 2025
    North American Premeire
    Best Animated Short (USA)
  • Nosebleeds Film Festival
    Sioux Falls
    United States
    December 13, 2025
    December Selection
  • Couch Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    December 30, 2025
    Canada Premiere
    Honorable Mention for Best Film Winner
  • Laughing Dog Comedy Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    February 21, 2026
    Texas Premiere
    Best Animation Nominee
  • Big Muddy Film Festival
    Carbondale, IL
    United States
    March 19, 2026
    Best Animation Nominee
  • Bensenville Short Film Festival
    Bensenville, IL
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Cinema Soup
    Woodstock, IL
    United States
    March 27, 2026
    Official Selection
  • South Central Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 28, 2026
    Los Angeles Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Chicago Film Frenzy
    Chicago, IL
    United States
    March 29, 2026
    Chicago Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Bare Bones International Independent Film and Music Festival
    Muskogee, OK
    United States
    March 27, 2026
    Oklahoma Premiere
    Animation Nominee
  • Chicago Southland International Film Festival
    University Park, IL
    United States
    April 9, 2026
    Best Animation Nominee
  • Clean Shorts Film Festival
    Norman, OK
    United States
    April 4, 2026
    Official Selection (Shortie Shorts)
  • Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival
    Red Bank, NJ
    United States
    May 2, 2026
    Best Animation Nominee
Director Biography - Giselle Calderon

Giselle Calderon is an animator based in Minooka, IL. Ever since she was young, Giselle has had a passion for creating original and fun characters along with engaging yet thrilling character driven narratives. She expresses these stories through illustrations, comics, and more recently, animations. “The Lone Angler” will serve as Giselle’s first ever short animated production, where she directed a crew of dedicated artists, creators, and performers. She hopes to one day make a career out of storytelling and creating character designs.

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Director Statement

Born too late to explore new lands on our planet and born too early to explore planets beyond our reach, but we were born on time to witness the release of these amazing films, and that's awesome! We even get to cross paths at this moment with you watching my film, and I hope you enjoy my work!