HNIFF 2025
Velo Love
Directed by Sam Méndez, Carlos Cruz · United States, United States · 12 min · short · animation
This dialogue-free stop-motion film tells the story of two bicycles that fall in love while parked outside a café, where their riders stop each morning for coffee. They realize that, to stay together, they must get their humans to fall in love. Despite missteps and obstacles, they keep trying.
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From the director
Carlos and Sam met on a film set back in 2013, and their love for similar films and anime led them to collaborate on multiple music videos and commercials. They intended to make a short film. When the Velo script reached them they immediately loved the story because the script's message resonated with both creators personally.
