Canada Kids
Film Festival
CANADA · 2027
Poster for Soar BuddiesSoar Buddies
International · Animation

Soar Buddies

Original title: 《飛行夥伴》

20255 minMandarin ChineseMalaysia

Soar Buddies is an animated short that follows a young girl and the imaginative drama she creates with her two most cherished toys: a dog and a cat.

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Synopsis

Soar Buddies is an animated short that follows a young girl and the imaginative drama she creates with her two most cherished toys: a dog and a cat. Her father, a naval pilot currently in service, gifted her these toys, making them both beloved companions and emotional anchors in his absence.

Within the girl’s imagined world, the dog and cat possess contrasting personalities and constantly compete for attention. Their rivalry escalates into conflict, ultimately leading to a crisis that causes both of them to fail. Guided by the girl’s encouragement, the two toys learn to set aside their differences and work together. The story traces a heartfelt journey from competition to cooperation, celebrating the innocence, resilience, and emotional richness of a child’s imaginative world.

Full credits

Directed by

Xi Chow Director
Unclaimed

Written by

Xi Chow Story and Concept
Unclaimed

Cast

TH
Timothy Neng Fu Hii Key Cast · Hendrix
Unclaimed
ET
Eileen Wen Xin Tai Key Cast · Sebastian
Unclaimed
JS
Joan Lih Xian Siew Key Cast · Natasha
Unclaimed
VT
Vanessa Wei Tiing Tiong Key Cast · Natasha`s Mom
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Produced by

WC Unclaimed

Cinematography

Xi Chow Lighting
Unclaimed

Editing

Xi Chow Editing
Unclaimed

Art & Design

HG
Hao Zhe Guo Music and Sound Design
Unclaimed

Animation

Xi Chow Animation
Unclaimed

Crew

Xi Chow Modeling
Unclaimed
Xi Chow Texturing
Unclaimed
Xi Chow Rigging
Unclaimed

Details

Production Budget
30,000 TWD
Country of Filming
Taiwan
Shooting Format
HD 1920 x 1080 / 24 fps
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color
First-time Filmmaker
Yes
Student Project
Yes - National Taiwan University of Arts
Are you a film student, and was this film created as part of a school or student learning experience?
Yes — Student Film: Created by a student enrolled in a school, college, university, or film program as part of their academic coursework or learning experience.

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Festival history

YearSectionResult
2027InternationalApplied

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