The Moonster

The boy and the girl have never known fear, they set off on a journey to find him. When it is too late to turn back, they experience the worst of all nightmares.

  • Agnieszka Zaręba
    Director
  • Agnieszka Zaręba
    Writer
  • Agnieszka Zaręba
    Producer
  • Krzysztof Ryncarz
    Key Cast
    "Voice over"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Animation, Short, Family, Horror
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 9, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Poland
  • Country of Filming:
    Poland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UP - Pedagogical university of Cracow
  • Prime The Animation! New Talent International Festival
    Valencia
    Spain
    October 24, 2020
    European premiere
    Official Selection
  • SWAN Film Festival
    Brisbane
    Australia
    December 18, 2020
    Australian Premiere
    Viewer's Choice Award
  • Grizzdance Film Festival
    Rochester, Michigan
    United States
    February 5, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Abbey Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 5, 2021
    Honorable Mention
  • T-Short Animated film Online Festival
    Online Event
    March 10, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Anim!Arte - International Student Animation Festival of Brazil
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    May 24, 2021
    South America Premiere
    Official Selection
  • ANIMART FESTIVAL
    Athens
    Greece
    July 20, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ PinewoodStudios
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 17, 2022
    Official Selection
  • The Paus Premieres Festival
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    December 13, 2021
    Official Selection
  • 7th Chaniartoon 2022
    Chania, Crete
    Greece
    September 5, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Agnieszka Zaręba

Agnieszka Zaręba was born in Cracow, Poland in 1998. She attended to the State Art High School of Cracow, where she gained an artistic workshop. Currently studying Art and Media in the Institute of New Media at the Pedagogical University of Cracow. She actively creates in the fields of art such as animation, film, graphics and illustration.

Her works are characterized by a dark, gothic style, simplicity of a form and fantasy. She is heavily inspired by a folk fairy tales.

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