Retirement Plan
2024 Irish animated short film
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Retirement Plan is a 2024 Irish animated short film directed by John Kelly[1] and co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall.[2] The 7-minute animated film[3] about the fantasies of a middle-aged man has been awarded in various international film festivals,[4] including Palm Spring International ShortFest[5] and SXSW Festival.[6]
- John Kelly
- Tara Lawall
- Andrew Freedman
- Julie Murnaghan
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| Directed by | John Kelly |
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| Starring | Domhnall Gleeson |
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Running time | 7 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
The film's style, which has been described as expressively understated, subdued and stripped-back,[7][8] was animated using Moho animation software.[1][9]
The film was nominated for Best Animated Short Film[10][11] at the 98th Academy Awards.[12]
Plot
Overwhelmed by his life, middle-aged man Ray (Domhnall Gleeson) dreams about his retirement, planning everything he'd like to do once he finally has time for himself.
Accolades
Since its release, the film has been selected for various festivals around the world and the Oscars:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2024 | Galway Film Fleadh | Best Animated Short[13] | Nominated |
| 2025 | SXSW | Grand Jury Award[14] | Won |
| Audience Award[14] | Won | ||
| Palm Spring International ShortFest | Best of the Festival Award[15] | Won | |
| Indy Shorts International Film Fest | Best Animated Short[16] | Won | |
| HollyShorts Film Festival | Best Animated Short[17] | Nominated | |
| Bali International Film Festival | Best Animated Short[18] | Won | |
| Foyle Film Festival | Best Animated Short Film[19] | Won | |
| 2025 | Academy Awards | Best Animated Short[20] | Nominated |