Perfect Restaurant

How many family members does it take to swat a fly? Perfect Restaurant 善美餐廳 is filmmaker Aiken Chau’s exploration of the comedy in the craziness of everyday family life in a semi-autobiographical animated short film.

Directed by Aiken Chau
Produced by Christopher Chiu

Director’s Bio: Aiken Chau is a Chinese-Canadian artist and animator who enjoys storytelling and creating characters. A graduate from the Sheridan College animation program (2021), he experiments with animation of all mediums. He has collaborated on a number of short films, music videos and zines in his local art community and his work has been showcased in film festivals including TIFF Next Wave and OIAF.

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Together: Family Shorts

The world can be a big and scary place, especially for those who feel lost or alone. A few kind words, a hug, or a helping hand can do a lot to help a person get through the day. Through animation and live action, scenarios both real and fanciful, this collection of short films reminds us of the importance of community and inspires us to support one another.