Freedom of expression is the star of this animated film inspired by those who marched in protest on January 11th, 2015 after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in France.
Historical data reconstructed from archive.org snapshots of the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.
I Am A Pencil was selected as a finalist at the Manhattan Short Film Festival in 2016. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual event that screens finalist films simultaneously across hundreds of venues worldwide, with audiences voting for the winner. Representing Australia, this film joined a diverse international lineup that year. View all 2016 finalists →
Short-film discoverability remains limited compared to feature-length releases. For I Am A Pencil, check platforms that specialize in short-form cinema: Vimeo Staff Picks, MUBI Shorts, the Criterion Channel short film collection, and YouTube channels like Omeleto. Direct streaming URLs for individual short films change frequently, and no permanent viewing link is guaranteed.
Written by M. Ortega
Archive Editor · March 31, 2026
