Negative Space (film)

Negative Space is a 2017 French stop motion animated short film by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards. It is based on a poem by Ron Koertge.

Plot
A nostalgic look at a father (a traveling businessman) and his complicated relationship with his left-behind son alongside the efficient skill of packing.

Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 15 reviews, and an average rating of 8.40/10.

Accolades

 * Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film nomination (2017)
 * Best Animated Short: Richmond International Film & Music Festival (2018)