Directed by Amos Sussigan
In a world that keeps changing, "PIGEONS" follows a carrier pigeon who loses his job the day a telephone is installed in his owner’s home. Searching for food, shelter, and purpose, the film explores freedom, progress, and what gets lost along the way. https://www.pigeonsshort.com
Amos Sussigan
Amos is a Swiss director, production designer, and art director. Born in Locarno, he moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2009, where he established a distinguished career in the film industry. He gained recognition with award-winning animated shorts such as BROKEN WING (2012) and SWAN CAKE (2013). He served as Art Director and Co-producer for ARIA FOR A COW (2015), which qualified for Academy Award® consideration in 2015. His short film COASTER (2019) also was eligible for Academy Award® consideration in 2019. Amos has worked with major studios including Warner Bros., Disney, and Netflix, and continues to contribute to high-profile animation productions. In 2022, he served as Production Designer on Andy Serkis’ ANIMAL FARM (2025), and recently wrapped work as Art Director on Warner Bros.' THE CAT IN THE HAT (2026). His next project is the recently announced HELLO KITTY movie (2028) for Warner. Bros. Pictures Animation. Since 2020, he has been a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Foyle Film Festival 2026 Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland Ireland Premiere Light in Motion Competition Ireland Tampa Animation Festival 2026 Tampa, FL Florida Premiere United States Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) 2026 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Premiere United States New York Shorts International Film Festival 2026 New York, NY New York Premiere United States Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 Tirana Albania Premiere Albania Fantoche International Animation Film Festival 2026 Baden, AG Switzerland Premiere Switzerland HollyShorts Film Festival 2026 Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Premiere United States Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) 2026 Newport, RI Rhode Island Premiere United States Indy Shorts Film Festival 2026 Indianapolis, IN US Premiere United States Animayo | Summit, Conference and International Film Festival of Animation 2026 Gran Canaria World Premiere WINNER - Best Production Design Spain
