Worry World — Jess Patterson

Director Animator Storyboard Artist

In a regimented world of black-and-white, where all thought is on display, a rebellious young
factory worker who thinks in color makes an unexpected connection.

Director Jessica Patterson

Writer Hugh O’Conor

Producer Shauna Cullen

production company JAM media

cast Domhnall Gleeson
florence adebambo
Jason O'Mara
Genevieve Hulme Beaman

Music keith keniff

Commissioned by Screen Ireland and RTÉ

Selected Press:

Cartoon Brew:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2024-oscars-short-film-contenders-worry-world-director-jessica-patterson-235179.html

Animation Magazine:
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/12/worry-world-director-jess-patterson-shares-thoughts-on-her-oscar-qualified-short/

IFTN News:
https://www.iftn.ie/news/Animation/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4295324&tpl=archnews&force=1

Awards

35th galway film fleadh 2023 (world Premiere)
winner - james horgan award for best animated short

newport beach film festival 2023
audience award - best animated short

Animation Dingle 2024
Winner - best irish professional short

Manchester film festival 2024
winner - best animated short

Boyne valley international film festival 2024
winner - best animated short film

WRITERS GUILD OF IRELAND ZEBBIE AWARDS 2024
WINNER - HUGH O’CONOR, BEST ANIMATION SCRIPT