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Baby Daddy

A lonely three-year-old boy pulls out a chunk of his dad's beard, plants it in the garden, and grows a new best friend. A quirky exploration of fitting in as a child and the responsibilities of a parent.

  • Joel MacKenzie
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Joel MacKenzie

Joel is an Ottawa-based animator and designer. He has worked for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, HBO and is about to release a show he created with the BBC called TUFF POM. He loves pineapples, friendship, and going to animation festivals.

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