Neko Productions

06/25/2026

Still taking in what a special night it was celebrating our short film SABA at the Palm Springs International ShortFest.

ShortFest has always been one of the world’s leading celebrations of short filmmaking, bringing together incredible storytellers and voices from around the globe, and we are truly grateful to be part of this year’s incredible lineup.

It was especially meaningful to have SABA featured as the only animated film in the Opening Night program. Seeing this very personal story shared with an audience, and celebrating alongside so many talented filmmakers, was an unforgettable experience.

A huge thank you to the Palm Springs ShortFest team for including SABA and for creating such a beautiful celebration of short films.

Our festival journey continues, and we’re excited to share that SABA will screen again at ShortFest on June 27.

Hope to see some of you there

06/04/2026

We are excited to share that Cartoon Brew has officially premiered the trailer for SABA ahead of its World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival.

Directed by DreamWorks veteran Liron Topaz, SABA was produced at Neko Films, the film division of Neko Productions, as part of our mission to create meaningful, artist-driven stories that connect with audiences around the world.

This traditionally animated short film was brought to life by an incredible international team of artists, including some of the industry’s leading talent, with credits across beloved animated films including How to Train Your Dragon, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Iron Giant, Klaus, The Bad Guys, and many more.

SABA explores the universal themes of family, memories, love, and the connections that stay with us across generations.

From the first idea to the final frame, this project has been a labor of love and a celebration of what animation does best: tell stories that transcend borders, cultures, and languages.

Thank you Cartoon Brew for the feature, and thank you to every artist, supporter, and partner who helped bring SABA to life.

Topaz joined us to discusses creating the film's upside-down, gravity-defying world, telling a full story in just one shot, and returning to his indie roots.

04/17/2026

We are incredibly excited to share that our short film SABA will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival as part of the animated shorts program.
Tribeca is celebrating 25 years of powerful storytelling, and it’s an honor to premiere the film as part of this milestone edition.
Join us June 6, or come experience the full festival June 3–14 at Tribeca.