Awards

"With its one of a kind storyline and no dialogue, Ice Merchants is an animated wonder with a strong narrative. The characters are very unique, yet the feelings that were portrayed were so relatable. We truly loved the shadow work and color palette."

For masterful animated poetics and perfect central image

For the preservation of the European tradition of animation and a masterful reminder of the power of family ties - even over the abyss and surrounded by ice

"Considerando a beleza ímpar das imagens, o argumento muito criativo e delicado, aliado a uma mensagem super actual, quer a nível social quer a nível ambiental, o júri decidiu atribuir o prémio da competição nacional a ICE MERCHANTS de João Gonzalez."