The Death of James

2024 0h 14m EN

Animation

Synopsis

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Two friends grapple with mortality as they are confronted with a dying pet ferret.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kyle Bailey
Kevin (voice)
Isaiah Lehtinen
Ellery (voice)
Amanda Brugel
Dr. Amanda (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Chou
Writers: Seo Kim, Spencer Duffy, Ellery Van Dooyeweert
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Kyle Bailey and Isaiah Lehtinen and Amanda Brugel carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Chou directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Kyle Bailey and Isaiah Lehtinen and Amanda Brugel carry the top of the cast.

The technical file

Runtime: 14 min · 0h 14m
Status: Released
Original language: EN

Also by

Sam Chou

Production companies

Who made it

LA
Lakeside Animation
CA
LO
Look Mom! Productions
US

Key crew

Executive ProducerJosh Bowen
Executive ProducerYury Stepanov
Executive ProducerArtem Vasilyev
ProducerCourtney Wolfson
Creative ProducerMatt Lyon
Production DesignerKristoffer Mikkelsen
Animation DirectorMarina Patrakeeva
Storyboard ArtistSeo Kim
Storyboard ArtistSpencer Duffy
Line ProducerMargarita Dubar

Release history · US

When it landed

Premiere2025-06-13· deadCenter Film Festival

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