Death’s Peak
Directed by Willy Fair
Stop-motion animation, 9 minutes
The circumstances are perfect for brothers, David and Matty, to achieve their childhood dream of riding their wagon down the valley’s most dangerous mountain, Death’s Peak. There is only one thing left to do: dig Matty out of his grave.
Death’s Peak premiered at the 78th Edinburgh Film Festival in August, 2025 where it opened for the acclaimed feature “Dead Lover".
The film won Best British Animation at Foyles Film Festival and the audience award as well as an honorable mention for best animation at Future Storyteller Festival. The film has also been selected for Cinanima 2025 in Portugal and Anima, the Brussels International Animation Festival.
Death’s Peak has also been longlisted for the 2026 BAFTA awards in the “Best British Animation Short” category.