Playing God

Playing God is an animated drama and horror short centered on clay sculptures that come to life within a workshop. These fragile creatures seek a deeper purpose than mere existence, especially after being left behind by the artist who created them. As they navigate their environment, they must find a sense of belonging among one another.

The film was directed by Matteo Burani, who previously directed Hypno Tidoo in 2021. The screenplay was written by Burani and Gianmarco Valentino, with production handled by Studio Croma and Autour de Minuit under producers Nicolas Schmerkin and Arianna Gheller. This Italian and French co-production has a runtime of nine minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7.4/10 based on 35 votes.