Synopsis

Stinky is born from a flower in the middle of The Dark Forest. He explores it, growing in the process. When faced with the responsibility of caring for another creature, he comes to terms with the fact that there is more to the forest than just fun and whimsy.

Sunčana Brkulj

Sunčana Brkulj (1997) earned her MA in animation from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Her student films have been selected for screenings at prestigious festivals in Annecy, Ottawa, Zagreb, Stuttgart, and elsewhere, winning several awards. After graduating, Sunčana undertook a residency at Open Workshop in Viborg, where she made her first professional film, Butterfly.