In a Heartbeat (2017)

Directed by

Esteban Bravo, Beth David

Genre

short film, mime, silent film, romance film, romantic comedy film

Country

United States

Runtime

4 min

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1,027 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A closeted gay boy named Sherwin has a crush on another boy named Jonathan. His heart literally leaps out of his chest to pursue him, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt moments.

sweetwhimsicaltenderlightheartedanxiousromanticcharmingplayful

What happens

In a Heartbeat is a 2017 American animated short film produced by Ringling College of Art and Design. Written and directed by Esteban Bravo and Beth David, the project was funded through Kickstarter, raising $14,191 from 416 backers on a goal of $3,000. The short film concerns a closeted gay boy, Sherwin, who has a crush on another boy named Jonathan and his heart desires to be with him. The short received wide praise on various platforms and was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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