
Midwest Premiere
Showings
April 11, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:27 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 6
April 18, 2026
11:50 am – 1:17 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 11 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: Yes
Genre: Drama
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
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 Website: https://www.dannybourque.com
Film Email: danno147@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Danny Bourque
Produced By
Danny Bourque
Screenwriting
Danny Bourque
Cinematographers
Danny Bourque
Editors
Danny Bourque
Principal Cast
Danny Bourque