Sunspark Poster

Midwest Premiere

Showings

Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.

April 11, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:27 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
April 18, 2026
11:50 am – 1:17 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 11 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: Yes
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Genre: Drama
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: None
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Release Year: 2026

Film Overview

In a post-human wasteland, a robot scavenger unexpectedly finds the broken body of another robot while looking for spare parts. After failing to fully revive her, he must decide how much of himself he’s willing to give in order to bring her back to life. Sunspark is an 11-minute 3D animated short film created entirely by a single passion-driven filmmaker. The visual style intentionally mimics stop-motion animation by using realistic textures, handcrafted models, and cinematic lighting. By exploring universal themes of selflessness, sacrifice, and renewal, Sunspark shows that it’s possible to live a life of quiet but meaningful connection in an otherwise inhospitable world.

Film Contact: Danny Bourque
Film Email: danno147@gmail.com

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Danny Bourque Headshot
Danny Bourque

Produced By

Danny Bourque

Screenwriting

Danny Bourque

Cinematographers

Danny Bourque

Editors

Danny Bourque

Principal Cast

Danny Bourque

Sponsors & Community Partners

Our Lady of the Wayside
Community Partner