For almost half a century, Don Ritchie would approach people contemplating suicide at the edge of a cliff near his home, his palms facing up. Voiced by Hugo Weaving, Teacups is a poignant animation about his life, his surreal interactions with hundreds of  suicidal individuals and his journey to reconcile the suicide of his best friend. This animation, brought to life by the Oscar-Shortlisted studio ‘and maps and plans’ asks, can a simple act of kindness save a life?

Yoram Gross Award for Best Animation (Oscar-Qualifying) - Sydney Film Festival 2023
Best in Show (Oscar-Qualifying) - Spark Animation Festival 2023
Honourable Mention (Best Animation Category) - OFFLINE Film Festival 2023
Best Animated Documentary - FAFF Factual Animation Film festival 2023
Best Animation Film - ASIFA Hellas Yannis Vasileiadis Award - Drama International Short Film Festival 2023
Special Mention in the Local Jury Award - Palm Springs International ShortFest 2023
Best Animation - St Kilda Film Festival 2023
Short Shorts Special Mention - Aspen Shortsfest 2023
Yoram Gross Award for Best Australian Animation Short Film - Flickerfest 2023