Space Cadet
A young astronaut embarks on her first mission, leaving her caretaker robot behind in this music-driven, animated adventure that spans the universe.
A crafting hour for families with guest Lillian Chan following the screening and Q&A.
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Description
Canadian DJ and multihyphenated artist Kid Koala brings his unique gift for storytelling to a new medium as he makes his directorial debut with this delightful, animated adaptation of his award-winning graphic novel. When young astronaut Celeste embarks on her first interstellar mission, she leaves behind her dedicated caretaker Robot to navigate a new unfamiliar loneliness. Like an empty nester, he struggles to cope, clinging tightly to memories of raising the child he once tended to daily. Drawing inspiration from silent-era legends like Charlie Chaplin, Koala crafts a wordless experience that utilizes his mastery of music and sound to deftly convey emotion. Cleverly placed songs from artists such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O, and Digable Planets’ Mariana “Ladybug” Vieira complement his own playful score. Told with an abundance of heart, Space Cadet celebrates friendship, kindness, and empathy, all while shooting for the stars with a thrilling adventure that spans the universe. —Keith Zwölfer
Please join us after the screening for an open studio crafting hour with guest Lillian Chan, where families will explore fun activities inspired by the film, like origami folding and building flip books. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Biographies
With Space Cadet, Kid Koala adds film director to his multi-hyphenate resume. The Vancouver, BC, native is a DJ, visual artist, music producer, multimedia performer, theater producer, composer, and graphic novelist. His music has appeared on soundtracks that include Looper (2012) and Baby Driver (2017).
