Retirement Plan is a 2024 Irish animated short film directed by John Kelly and co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall. The 7-minute animated film about the fantasies of a middle-aged man has been awarded in various international film festivals, including Palm Spring International ShortFest and SXSW Festival.
The film's style, which has been described as expressively understated, subdued and stripped-back, was animated using Moho animation software.
The film was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
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: YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus2024Galway Film Fleadh Best Animated Short2025SXSWGrand Jury AwardAudience AwardPalm Spring International ShortFestBest of the Festival AwardIndy Shorts International Film FestBest Animated ShortHollyShorts Film FestivalBest Animated ShortBali International Film FestivalBest Animated ShortFoyle Film FestivalBest Animated Short Film 2025 Academy Awards Best Animated Short
See also List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
References
External links Official Trailer on YouTube.