NewFestivalFantasy

THE AMAZING KITSUVERSE

by Leo Neumann

A fox lures an older woman into a world where a clap can grant any wish.

Format
Short film
Genre
Fantasy animation
Year
2026
Runtime
6 min
Added
9 Nov 2026

Why this film matters

The power to get anything with one gesture sets up the short’s consequences. The graduation film also offers a case of machine learning supporting a human animation workflow.

AI Film Festival Japan programmed the 5:44 short and awarded it OUTSTANDING at its 2026 edition.

Production notebook

What the makers have disclosed. Credits may be partial.

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Production approach

The filmmaker’s programme note describes using machine learning to support human creative work.

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