Zombie Ship: Award-Winning Film Origins - Meet the Boss Before the Game Launch!

We’re thrilled to share the roots of Zombie Ship!

Before our game hits Steam, dive into the world that started it all with the multi-award winning short animated film, Zombie Ship.

This film tells the origin story of the Boss - the mysterious character you’ll soon face in the game. Praised for its storytelling and animation, Zombie Ship has already earned global recognition, winning over 15 international awards and being selected at top festivals in 2025!

🏆 AWARDS (2025): IMDb Qualifying Festivals

• Best Picture – London Movie Awards – London, United Kingdom – April 5, 2025

• Best Animated Film – Hollywood Gold Awards – Los Angeles, United States – April 5, 2025

• Best Picture – International Gold Awards – New York, United States – April 5, 2025

• AddedGold AwardAnimation – New York Movie Awards – New York, United States – April 5, 2025

• Best Picture – Milan Gold Awards – Milan, Italy – April 5, 2025

• Best Picture – Florence Film Awards – Florence, Italy – April 5, 2025

• Best Animation – East Village New York Film Festival – New York, United States – March 30, 2025

• Best Picture – Paris Film Awards – Paris, France – April 24, 2025

• Best European Film – Monza Film Fest – Monza, Italy – March 1, 2025

• Best Animation – Cinematic European Film Festival – Craiova, Romania – February 28, 2025

• Critics Choice Award: Best Horror Short Film – Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF) – Kolkata, India – March 25, 2025

• Best Animated Short Film – Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF) – Kolkata, India – March 25, 2025

• Best Thriller/Horror Short – Golden Nugget International Film Festival – London, United Kingdom – March 29, 2025

• Best First Animated Short Film – Fotofilm 6th International Short Film Festival – Istanbul, Turkey – May 5, 2025

• Best Animated Film of the Year – Digital Griffix Film Awards – Montreal, Canada – May 22, 2025

• Finalist – Kinematora Film Festival – Kronoberg, Sweden – May 31, 2025

• Semi-Finalist: Best Horror Film – Stockholm City Film Festival – Stockholm, Sweden – March 30, 2025

• Nomination: Super Short Film – Cannes Film Awards – Cannes, France – June 14, 2025

• Nomination: Short Film – Animation – The Monthly Film Festival TMFF – Glasgow, United Kingdom – March 31, 2025

• Nomination: Best Trailer – The Monthly Film Festival TMFF – Glasgow, United Kingdom – March 31, 2025

• Honorable Mention: Short Film – Phoenix FearCON – Phoenix, United States – March 28, 2025

• Honorable Mention: Best Animation – Night of Shorts – Milan, Italy – March 30, 2025

• Audience Choice Winner – Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 3 – Pinewood, United Kingdom – March 10, 2025

🎬 OFFICIAL SELECTION:

• Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival – Istanbul, Turkey – March 9, 2025

• Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions – Pinewood, United Kingdom – March 24, 2025

• The North Film Festival – Barcelona, Spain – April 24, 2025

• 24FRAME Future Film Fest – Bologna, Italy – April 9, 2025

• Metropolis Film Festival – Milan, Italy – May 29, 2025

• Underground Indie Film Festival – Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy – Apopka, United States – June 14, 2025

About the Film:

The film tells the origin story of the Boss - the mysterious creature you’ll soon face in the game.

The film’s global recognition is a testament to its unique vision and unforgettable atmosphere. Now, we’re bringing that same spirit to the game, letting you experience the story from a whole new perspective.

Zombie Ship - Official Film Premiere in July 2025!

We’ll announce the exact date soon - stay tuned, wishlist, and follow us so you don’t miss this award-winning cinematic event!

Want to see what inspired us? Watch the trailer and learn more at zombieshipmovie.com.

Add Zombie Ship to your wishlist, follow us for updates, and get ready to face the Boss! Let us know your thoughts in the comments - what are you most excited to see in the game?

"The ocean never forgets… and neither do its ghosts."

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All festival links and awards are verified as of June 2025. Thank you for your support!