Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2025
  • Meet the Filmmakers

    CHRISTOPHER & THE BUG

    Directed by Vanessa Esteves, Kevin Micallef
    Canada | 12 minutes | California Premiere | ANIMAL INSTINCTS

ShortFest 2025

A grouchy old owl learns a big lesson about friendship when a small bug moves into his house.

film details

Director: Vanessa Esteves, Kevin Micallef
Producers: Lydia Ferreira, Vanessa Esteves, Scott Williamson, Don Gauthier, Kevin Micallef, Athena Georgaklis
Screenwriter: Vanessa Esteves
Cinematographers: Don Gauthier
Animator: Samantha VanRootselaar
Editor: Noah Yates, Jamie Ebata
Music: Ryan Carlson
Cast: Benedict Campbell
Country: Canada
Language: English
Year: 2025
Running Time: 12 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: Add the Dog inc.
Contact Email: vanessa8esteves@gmail.com
Website: www.christopherandthebug.com

Screening in:

ANIMAL INSTINCTS

From loyal companions to wild disruptors and everything in between, fauna take center stage in these charming, curious, and sometimes unruly shorts.

Other Films Included:

ShortFest 2025