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New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival November 1st - 5th,2025

New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival November 20th - 24th,2026

Polka-dot Boy

ARTIST FOCUS: NIHEI Sarina “Five Orphans” Japan Premiere

Polka-dot Boy

Synopsis

A boy has been suffering from a polka-dot disease on his arms for as long as he can remember. After encountering a series of peculiar events, he discovers a hidden connection between the disease and a cult group.

INFORMATION

NIHEI Sarina
2020 | France, Denmark | 0:07:40

PROFILE

NIHEI Sarina

Sarina Nihei (she/her) is a freelance animation director from Japan. Being obsessed with Estonian animation, she decided to pursue a career in animation. She is a graduate of London’s Royal College of Art. Her graduation film from the RCA, ‘Small People with Hats’, won prizes at festivals around the world including the Ottawa International Animation Festival, HAFF, and British Animation Awards. Specialising in hand-drawn animation, she loves to make surreal stories.https://cargocollective.com/sarinanihei

ARTIST FOCUS: NIHEI Sarina “Five Orphans” Japan Premiere

Polka-dot Boy

SCHEDULE

2026.11.22 20:00

NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT THEATER
Theater 2

Screening and TalkGuests on the StageEnglish Interpretation

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