Love, Dad (Czech: Milý tati) is a Czech/Slovak animated short documentary film, directed by Diana Cam Van Nguyen and released in 2021. The film centres on her relationship with her father, which was loving in her childhood but became strained and distant as she grew into adulthood.

The film premiered on 6 August 2021 at the 74th Locarno Film Festival.

Awards

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef(s)
Toronto International Film Festival2021Share Her JourneyDiana Cam Van NguyenHonored
Festival du nouveau cinéma2021New Alchemists, Animated Short FilmWon
AFI Fest2021Grand Jury Prize, AnimationWon
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival2021Best Student Short AnimationWon
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival2022Festivals Connexion AwardWon
Czech Lion Awards2021Best Short FilmWon
Best Student FilmWon
Seattle International Film Festival2022Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated ShortWon
Kraków Film Festival2022Silver Dragon, Best Animated FilmWon
Jury Award for Best European FilmWon
FICC Don Quixote AwardHonored
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films2022Best Student Documentary ShortWon
Nashville Film Festival2022Best Documentary ShortWon
Kyiv International Film Festival "Molodist"2022International Competition, Student FilmsWon
European Film Awards2022Best Short FilmNominated
Annie Awards2023Best Animated Short SubjectNominated

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