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Award-winning animator Nicolas Fong joins Kickin’ It With Tyree to talk about his Sundance-selected animated short HUGS, a playful yet deeply emotional film that explores touch, movement, consent, and human connection through a first-person, roller-coaster-like POV.

In this interview, Nicolas discusses:

Creating HUGS over six years without a script or storyboard

Why hugs became the foundation of the film’s storytelling

The rhythmic collaboration between animation and music

Common misconceptions about animation and the importance of planning

How gentleness and emotional openness can counter violence and toxic masculinity

Nicolas also reflects on what it means to premiere at Sundance Film Festival’s final year in Park City, his journey as an animator based in Belgium, and what he hopes audiences feel when they leave the theater.

🎥 HUGS — Sundance Animated Shorts Program
🎙️ Hosted by Tyree Pope III
📍 Sundance 2026 Coverage

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