Living with a Visionary
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| Directed by | Stephen P. Neary |
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| Music by | Simon Panrucker |
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| Distributed by | The New York Times Op-Docs |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United States |
Living with a Visionary is a 2026 American animated short film written and directed by Stephen P. Neary[1] and produced by Cartuna and Garden Shed Productions[2]. The 15-minute animated film about a couple dealing with illness[3] based on John Matthias' memoir has been awarded in various international film festivals[4], including Sundance[5].
Plot
[edit]Living with a Visionary[6] follows retired Notre Dame English professor John Matthias as he becomes the primary caregiver for his wife, Diana, an art curator with Parkinson's whose medication causes hallucinations. When the COVID-19 pandemic forces their physical separation, John is force to adapt to the challenge of long-term care for both Diana and himself, as well as the heartache of living apart.
Accolades
[edit]Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2026 | Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Jury Award for Animation[7] | Won |
| Santa Barbara Film Festival | Best Short Film[8] | Nominated | |
| Hollyshorts Film Festival | Best Film[9] | Nominated | |
| Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Audience Choice Award[10] | Won | |
| Fest Anča International Animation Festival | Best Short Film[11] | Nominated | |
| Silver Frame Film Festival | Best International Short Film[12] | Won | |
| Sidewalk Film Festival | Audience Choice Film Awards - Best Narrative Short[13] | Won | |
| Woodstock Film Festival | Best Animated Short[14] | Pending |
References
[edit]- ↑ Zahed, Ramin (2026-01-29). "Exclusive: Director Stephen P. Neary Discusses His Sundance Prize-Winning Short 'Living with a Visionary'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ Radix. "Living with a Visionary, producido por Mireia Vilanova, llega a The New York Times". Radix (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ "El corto de animación 'Living with a Visionary', con producción española, gana en Sundance - Mundo - ABC Color". ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ Pennick, Bailey (2026-01-16). "What to Watch at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival: Documentaries About Artists, Athletes, Activists, and More - sundance.org". Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ "The New York Times Op-Docs Acquires Sundance Winner 'Living With a Visionary'". The New York Times Company. 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ Milano, Valerie (2026-08-01). "'Living with a Visionary' Finds Beauty, Heartbreak and Love Beyond Reality - Hollywood Times". Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ courides, alex (2026-01-28). "2026 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Short Film Program Award Winners - sundance.org". Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ Turkeltaub, Payton (2026-01-14). "Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro and More to Be Honored at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ Wilson, Connie. "HollyShorts Film Festival Runs from August 13th – August 23rd → Weekly Wilson - Blog of Author Connie C. Wilson". Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ Molloy, Tim (2026-07-27). "At Indy Shorts 2026, 3 Films Win Top Prizes and Oscar Qualification". Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ "Fest Anča Presents its Official Selection". Fest Anča. 2026-04-07. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ "WINNERS 2026 – Silver Frame Film Festival". Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ "Awards + Juries | Sidewalk Film". Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "2026 All Events". Woodstock Film Festival. Retrieved 2026-09-24.