The Fear Monster
Medo Monstro
Andrew Gledson, Eduardo Padrão · Brazil · 2025 · 10 min
SHORTS COMPETITION · FAMILY 12+
The Fear Monster is a powerful and poetic 10-minute animated short that dives into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose world is shaken when a monstrous figure threatens to rise to power. As fear spreads like a shadow, she must discover the strength that lies in empathy, solidarity, and collective resistance. Blending visual beauty with political allegory, The Fear Monster is a timely and universal tale about standing up to fear, injustice, and the monsters—real or imagined—that haunt our societies.
Animation · Adventure, Fantasy · All ages
Language: Portuguese
Themes: Injustice, children
Screenplay: Eduardo Padrão, Dandara Palankof
Producer: Rayssa Costa
Editor: Eduardo Padrão
Directors' Statement
Our goal is for the audience—regardless of age—to leave the film not only moved by the story but also inspired to practice active listening, compassion, and solidarity in their daily lives. We want to spark a connection that transcends the political context that inspired the work, fostering a broader understanding of the importance of keeping hope alive and fighting for a fairer world. — Andrew Gledson and Eduardo Padrão
