"In northern climes, winter sometimes feels like it drags on forever. A new animation directed by Mitchell Keys taps into the feeling of elation and brightness that accompanies the first days of spring. And while his short film, " Springrise," is only about a minute long, it traces the sun's journey higher into the sky, as if awakening from hibernation while people rejoice."
"Hothouse, an apprenticeship program facilitated by the National Film Board of Canada, invites a handful of participants to create ultra-short animated shorts every year. It aims to quickly and flexibly make animations while emphasizing creative and technical excellence, and 2025 marks its 15th edition. You can watch all of this year's projects, plus dozens more from past cohorts, on the NFB website."
Winter in northern regions can feel prolonged, and Springrise channels the elation and brightness of spring's arrival through animation. The one-minute short traces the sun rising higher in the sky, suggesting awakening from hibernation while people rejoice. Hothouse is an apprenticeship program run by the National Film Board of Canada that invites a small group of participants to create ultra-short animated shorts annually. The program emphasizes rapid, flexible production alongside creative and technical excellence. The 2025 cycle marks Hothouse's 15th edition, and this year's projects and past cohorts are available on the NFB website.
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