Meet the people behind some of the most captivating films of Kaboom 2026. Intimate, convivial and informative – and your questions are welcome.

Meet the people behind the animation. Who breathed life into this creation, what inspired them, what kept them going, and what were the challenges, surprises and unexpected whispers from the muses that resulted in some of the most eye-catching films at Kaboom 2026? Intimate, cosy and informative – and all your questions are welcome.

In this talk we will speak with: Sophie Olga de Jong (A Dog’s Life), Sytske Kok (A Dog’s Life), Marie Lavis (Lark in a Sky Shop), Junaid Chundrigar (Dead Spot), Eloi Henroid (Duck & Sauerkraut), Bouwine Pool (Pol de Piratenmuis: Grotmonster), AJ Jeffries (Ducks), Jadwiga Ligeza (Rock Song), Dajana Jefremova (Little Wings) & Daan van Dongen (Beelong). 

We will also speak with Momoko Seto about her feature film Dandelion's Odyssey.

Moderation by Mackenzie Fincham

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2026