Matty Kiel
Neil Garguilo
Matty Kiel
Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Harold Perrineau, Katie Leclerc, Michelle Trachtenberg
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UNICORN BOY is a Young Adult, coming-of-age animated feature which explores the complexity of first heartbreak and gender identity, created and animated entirely by the imaginative Matt Kiel.
The story follows Matty, a down-on-their-luck artist, distraught by a recent breakup, who is magically sucked into a unicorn-run alternate dimension. Now, Matty must work with their new unicorn friends to conquer a dark force, bringing peace to their kingdom and emotional stability to their bleak Silver Lake life.
This auteur-driven portrait of one’s former self is a beautiful reflection of the challenges that come along with growth and self-discovery.
Combining the whimsy of Spirited Away with the relatability of a Duplass Brothers film, Kiel explores areas of their past personal life, leading to the person that they’ve become today.
2023