Sprite Fright

Set in 1980s Britain, this animated story follows a loud group of teenagers who travel to a remote forest. While camping in the wilderness, they encounter gentle mushroom-like beings. The youths soon discover that these creatures possess an unexpected and powerful connection to nature.

Directed and written by Matthew Luhn, this short film is a blend of comedy, horror, and animation. It was produced by the Blender Foundation, Blender Animation Studio, and Keflix Global Networks in the Netherlands and Netherlands Antilles. The voice cast features Valerie LaPointe as Ellie, Gabriel Bisset-Smith as Rex, Nicole Davis as Victoria, Homer Todiwala as Jay, Ed Kear as Phil, and Eric Peterson as the Elder Sprite.

Released on April 6, 2024, the film has a runtime of 11 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, earning a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 269 votes.