Once Upon a Time in Dragonville
Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2025 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
- ★ 2025 New York International Children’s Film Festival
Synopsis
Samson, a dragon mocked for his tiny wings and inability to fly, builds paper wings and accidentally lands in Humanville, where dragons are banned. There, he befriends a boy named Simon, discovers friendship, and helps the townspeople rethink their outdated beliefs.
Team
Director
Marika HERZ
Marika HERZ has a strong academic background in Cultural Studies, driven by a passion for World Literature, the Tanakh, Mythology, History of Arts, and Theory of Culture. This foundation paved the way for her creative journey, starting as a children’s writer and later discovering a love for stop-motion animation.
Schedule
| Cinema | Auditorium | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung Film Archive | 3F Screening Room | 2025/10/12 Sunday 13:00 | ★ |
| Kaohsiung Film Archive | 3F Screening Room | 2025/10/18 Saturday 14:30 | ★ |
| NEIWEI ARTS CENTER | Reel TWO | 2025/10/24 Friday 16:00 |
※ Notes: ★ With filmmakers' attendance/talks ▲ Non-English language films without English subtitles