Bad Seeds () is a Canadian animated short film, written, directed and animated by Claude Cloutier for the National Film Board of Canada.Charlie Smith, "VIFF review: The NFB's "Bad Seeds/Mauvaises Herbes" shows the nasty side of plants and humans". The Georgia Straight, October 8, 2021. The short had its international premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival,Maxime Demers, "Un Québécois en lice à Annecy". Le Journal de Montréal, June 16, 2021. and won multiple awards for Best Animated Short Film in Calgary International Film Festival and the 2021 New York City Short Film Festival"Three Acclaimed NFB Animated Shorts to Put on Your Radar". Animation World Network, December 6, 2021. and the Sommets du cinéma d'animation.Amine Esseghir, "Mauvaises herbes de Claude Cloutier, le dessin animé de la vieille école". Métro, May 17, 2021."5 NFB Shorts Screening at 2021 Ottawa Animation Festival" . Animation World Network, September 20, 2021. The film was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for the 94th Academy Awards.Pete Hammond, "Oscars Shortlists Out: ‘No Time To Die’ And ‘Dune’ Lead Mentions; France’s Palme D’Or Winner Snubbed" . Deadline Hollywood, December 21, 2021.
Plot Bad Seeds depicts a surreal modern-day fable where two carnivorous plants, who can change shape like chameleons change colours, would rather fight over flies than work together to survive. Growth is intertwined with rivalry; evolution with competition, resulting in a startling conflict littered with references to historical figures, popular culture, board games, and more.
Accolades Year Presenter/Festival Award/Category Status Ref 2021 Sommets du cinéma d'animation Public Prize in the international competition New York City Short Film Festival Best Animated Short Film Los Angeles Animation FestivalComedy Short Award & Best of the Fest"‘Bad Seeds’ and ‘Affairs of the Art’ Lead LAAF 2021 Winners" . Animation World Network, December 9, 2021. 94th Academy Awards Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film 2022 24th Quebec Cinema Awards Prix Iris for Best Animated Short Film
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