In distribution
Where Rabbits Come From
The film
SYNOPSIS
A little wonder.
In a cold, dystopian world, a widowed father rabbit tries to infuse an ounce of wonder and magic into his daughter's life after the mysterious disappearance of her mother. A story of resilience, love and hope in the face of darkness.
Director’s Note
“Where Rabbits Come From” plunges the audience into a dark, bleak and unhappy city — a place where rabbits and doves endure their daily lives as best they can. The film, which has no dialogue, is driven by the musical score of composer Benoît Charest (Les Triplettes de Belleville).
Director’s Bio
Colin Ludvic Racicot
Colin Ludvic Racicot is an animation producer and director. Inspired by his childhood and experiences as a father, he has been developing “Where Rabbits Come From” since 2015, making his passion for animation flourish. The film’s production, which spans the course of three years, inspired him to start his own animation studio (Studio Niloc) with the desire to create inspiring films that showcase Quebec artists. The film won the Best Animated Short award at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
MAKING OF · IMAGES, MOVEMENT AND SOUND
Inside the making of the rabbits.
From the first words to the screenings. Discover the choices and artists that brought the film to life.
Explore the making ofFilm stills
Credits
- Writer and director
- Colin Ludvic Racicot
- Voices
- Sophie Cadieux and Éric Paulhus
- Music
- Benoît Charest
- Mentor
- Sylvain Chomet
- Producers
- Bertrand Paquette, Simon Allard and Colin L. Racicot
Support and collaborators
SODEC, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), Toonboom Animation, Ftrack, HUION and Outpost MTL.
Awards and selections
| Year | Festival | Country | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival (BIKY) | South Korea | Selection | |
| Canadian Screen Awards | Canada | Best Animated Short | |
| Animaze Montréal | Canada | Best International Short (under 15 min) | |
| Filmoramax | France | Selection | |
| Festival du film de Percé | Canada | Selection | |
| Festival du film de Knowlton | Canada | Selection | |
| Festival international du film pour enfants de Montréal (FIFEM) | Canada | Selection | |
| Festival international Ciné court animé de Roanne | France | Selection | |
| Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma | Canada | Selection | |
| Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival | United States | Selection | |
| Fantasia Film Festival | Canada | Competition | |
| Vancouver International Film Festival | Canada | Short Fuse programme | |
| Hsin-Yi Children’s Animation Awards | Taiwan | Selection | |
| Animalcoi | Spain | Solitium Competition Award | |
| Foyle Film Festival | Ireland | Competition | |
| Durham Region International Film Festival | Canada | Best Animated Film | |
| Cinemagic Belfast | Ireland | Competition | |
| Festival SPASM | Canada | Competition | |
| Sharjah International Film Festival | United Arab Emirates | Competition | |
| LUCAS Film Festival | Germany | Competition | |
| ANIMA — Córdoba International Animation Festival | Argentina | Selection | |
| Festival international du film francophone de Namur | Belgium | Campus youth programme | |
| Animanima International Animation Festival | Serbia | Competition | |
| San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival | United States | Special Jury Award | |
| Imaginaria International Animation Film Festival | Italy | Jury Mention | |
| Zlín Film Festival | Czech Republic | International Competition | |
| Sommets du cinéma d’animation | Canada | Grand angle programme |
Press & media
- VarietyJune 2025
Colin Ludvic Racicot among the animation talents to watch
- We Love Short FilmsDecember 2024
An interview with Colin Racicot about Where Rabbits Come From
- Film & Television BusinessDecember 2024
Oscar Spotlight: telling an emotional story without dialogue
- Cartoon BrewNovember 2024
In the Oscar race: a conversation with Colin Ludvic Racicot
- Hollywood North MagazineNovember 2024
Where Rabbits Come From: an interview with the director
- Animation MagazineOctober 2024
The origins of the magical world of Where Rabbits Come From
- CTVM InfoMay 2024
Canadian Screen Awards: Québec productions in the spotlight
- European Children’s Film AssociationJanuary 2024
Colin Ludvic Racicot on Where Rabbits Come From
News about the film
Where Rabbits Come From on Ciné+ OCS and Canal+
Where Rabbits Come From is now available to Ciné+ OCS (CANAL+) subscribers! https://www.canalplus.com/cinema/dou-viennent-les-lapins/h/29366632_50002
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Where Rabbits Come From at BIKY
Our rabbits are heading to South Korea for the Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival, as part of a special Québec programme! https://ctvm.info/le-fifem…
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An Animaze award for Where Rabbits Come From
Where Rabbits Come From wins an award at Animaze — Montreal International Animation Film Festival International Short Award (under 15 mins) Thank you! …
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Selected: Where Rabbits Come From at Knowlton Film Festival
Great news! Where Rabbits Come From is coming to @festival.film.knowlton. Screening: August 15, 10 a.m., Théâtre du Lac-Brome. Tickets: https://festivalduf…
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Selected: Where Rabbits Come From at Les Percéides
Our rabbits are heading to the Gaspé Peninsula! The screening takes place on Saturday, August 24, 2024. For tickets, visit the festival’s official website: htt…
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Where Rabbits Come From wins Best Animated Short at the Canadian Screen Awards
STUDIO NILOC is delighted to announce that its animated short Where Rabbits Come From has won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Short at the Canadian S…
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A Canadian Screen Award nomination for Where Rabbits Come From
Where Rabbits Come From is nominated for Best Animated Short at the Canadian Screen Awards. Thank you to the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television!
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Where Rabbits Come From at the RVQC Grand tournoi du court
Save the date! Where Rabbits Come From will be part of the short film evening on Monday, February 26, at the Cinémathèque québécoise at 8 p.m. Come and cheer …
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Selected: Where Rabbits Come From in Roanne
A wonderful selection at the Roanne International Animated Short Film Festival for our rabbits! The film is in the official competition’s Fantastic programme, runnin…
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Selected: Cinema on the Bayou
Our rabbits are heading to New Orleans for Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival.
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Where Rabbits Come From wins an Animalcoi award
We’re delighted to announce that Where Rabbits Come From has won the ANIMALCOI–SOLITIUM award in the official competition at Animalcoi in Spain. It is one of three a…
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Selected: Hsin-Yi Children’s Animation Awards 2023
Where Rabbits Come From is nominated at the 2023 Hsin-Yi Children’s Animation Awards.
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Selected: Animalcoi, Spain
Where Rabbits Come From has been selected for Animalcoi
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Selected: our rabbits at DRIFF
Our rabbits are heading to the Durham region in Ontario! Thank you for selecting the film!
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Selected: SPASM Festival
A wonderful chance to see our rabbits on the big screen in a festive atmosphere! Thank you to SPASM for the selection.
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Selected: LUCAS Film Festival
The film’s German premiere will take place at LUCAS Film Festival in Frankfurt. The screening is on October 6, with director Colin Ludvic Racicot in attendance.
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Selected: ANIMA, Córdoba
A South American premiere for our rabbits! We’re delighted to announce that the film has been selected for competition at ANIMA — Córdoba International Animation Fes…
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A first award for Where Rabbits Come From
Where Rabbits Come From has received the Special Jury Award at the San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival! Sharing our world with audiences is a joy, and receiv…
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Imaginaria 2023: a special jury mention
We’re delighted to learn that Where Rabbits Come From has received a special jury mention at Imaginaria in Italy. “For the drawing, for the distinctive colours, f…
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Selected: Animanima
Where Rabbits Come From has been selected for competition at Animanima International Animation Festival in Serbia. https://www.animanima.org/takmicarski-prog…
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Watch the official trailer for Where Rabbits Come From
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A first international selection for Where Rabbits Come From
Our animated short Where Rabbits Come From will be in the official competition in the international shorts programme at the 2023 Zlín Film Festival — International F…
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Where Rabbits Come From: a first teaser
We’re excited to share this teaser for our short film, featuring the first notes of its original score, recently recorded with the wonderful Benoît Charest. P…
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Frank Boucher: lead environment designer
It was a chance encounter that brought Frank Boucher to the animated short Where Rabbits Come From. After years of working part-time in the field, he had just update…
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Revealing the promotional poster
Today, we’re revealing a first promotional poster for Where Rabbits Come From. A special thank you to Ankine Apardian for the title design and to Maïlys Art for …
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Development support from SODEC
The film and television production division of the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) will support 20 emerging creators’ projects at the de…
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