Blacky The Metal Arm Cat (鐵臂貓黑別)

Directed By Nic Ho

Hong Kong | Narrative | 15 min

New York City Premiere

This is a story about facing the challenges of a changing era. In a world where martial arts have lost their value due to the arrival of alien technology, martial artists become marginalized.

The protagonist, Blacky, a black cat with a mechanical arm, seeks revenge for his slain master. Determined to confront enemies equipped with alien tech, Blacky uses traditional martial arts. Amidst challenges and obstacles, he strives to find his own worth and redefine the meaning of martial arts in a transforming society.

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    Film Details

    1. Chinese (Cantonese)

    2. English

    3. New York City Premiere

    4. 2025

    5. 15 minutes

    6. Animation

    7. Narrative

    8. Hong Kong

      1. Nic Ho


      Nic Ho is an animation director from Hong Kong. His work, BEHIND THE SCHOOLBAG, received the Animation Gold Award at prestigious events like IFVA and HKICT, as well as the Silver Award at Digicon6 HK. The animation has been handpicked for esteemed platforms such as the Annecy Animation Festival, Vimeo Staff Picks, Cartoon on the Bays, and ZLÍN International Film Festival for Children and Youth. Furthermore, Nic's animation, MOUNTAINS AND SEAS – VILLAGE OF MUDS, has also been recognized with accolades, including the TBS Digicon6 ASIA Silver Award and the IFVA (ANIMATION) Gold Award.

      1. Ivana Lai

      1. Nic Ho

      1. Jozev Lau (Blacky)

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