Sean the Baby
Children’s Musical Animation Short Film (2025)
Director: Jee Suk Kim
Producers: Jiyoung Choi, Shagun Kanwar
Music: AMÉLIA., Cameron Adams
Starring: Sean Kim, Topher Ngo, & Zein Khleif
In his dream world, three year-old baby Sean leads his stressed-out dad on a surreal adventure. A vacuum monster, toilet castles, and an evil version of Dad force them to rethink what it means to grow up together.
Official Selections
• North Hollywood CineFest
• Catalina Film Festival
• Bucheon International Animation Festival
• Kids First! Film Festival
• USC Asian Pacific Film Festival
• CTNX Foundation Showcase
• Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival (CCI-IFF)
Awards/Recognitions
• Best Animation Award, North Hollywood CineFest
• Mini Masterpieces Award, CTNX Foundation Showcase
• Bronze Medal, Global Music Awards
• Nominated Song - “Sean is Three”, 2025 Hollywood Music In Visual Media Awards
Press
‘Sean the Baby’ is alum’s musical love letter to his son (Daily Trojan, 2026)
Hollywood Music In Media Awards Nominations Announcements (Variety; Deadline; Broadway World; Billboard, 2025)