The Hunt by Diogo Costa Selected for Global Festivals

What started as a one-man passion project has evolved into a global collaboration between talented artists. The goal was to create a AAA/Studio-level animation film independently. 

Featuring incredible talent from Love, Death + Robots, Arcane and the Spider-Verse movies, The Hunt is the latest showcase of what creative collaboration can bring to life. 

And now that The Hunt is completed, it's officially touring the world’s film festivals. And it’s wonderful news to announce that it has been selected for three major international film festivals this May!

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What is The Hunt?

Directed by Diogo Costa and produced by COLA Animation, Studio Kimchi, Studio Unkai and Blauw Films, The Hunt is an animated short film that presents viewers with the chaos of trauma in the battlefield of war. 

A group of soldiers finds itself lost in the woods, While on a break, the protagonist, The Sinner, notices the unusual scars covering the hand of the self-appointed leader of the group, The Damned. In a sudden reaction, triggered by memories of the past, he shoots him in cold blood. The remaining member of the group, The Saint, is caught by surprise by the act. This event unleashes an escalation of the conflict among the soldiers which culminates in a blood-bath of madness...

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Do you love animation and horror? Then definitely be sure to check out The Hunt on the big screen! 

The Hunt will be screening in a variety of festivals and venues throughout the year. Check out the schedule below for May 2025: 

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Where to Watch The Hunt in May 2025

Leiria Film Fest (Portugal)

One of Portugal’s leading platforms for short films, Leiria Film Fest has welcomed The Hunt into its Short Films Competition lineup. The film will screen in person on Saturday, May 24th!.

📍 Leiria, Portugal

🗓 Screening: Saturday, May 24th

🎟 leiriafilmfest.com

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Chilemonos (Chile)

One of Latin America’s most prestigious animation showcases, Chilemonos, has selected The Hunt for its official program. Viewers can stream the film online from May 3–31, or catch it on the big screen in Santiago from May 27–31.

📍 Online & Santiago de Chile

🗓 May 3–31 (online), May 27–31 (in-person)

🎟 chilemonos.cl

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Melbourne International Animation Festival (Australia)

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MIAF is showcasing The Hunt as part of its international selection. Catch it in Melbourne from May 18–25, where it stands next to some of the world’s boldest animated works.

📍 Melbourne, Australia

🗓 May 18–25

🎟 miaf.net

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Hope you can catch any of these screenings this May! 

If not, be sure to check out Diogo Costa on Instagram for the latest updates on The Hunt. And be sure to Subscribe to our Newsletter to receive updated information on where you can watch The Hunt.

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