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"Stoned for Christmas" is a multimedia whirlwind and a love letter to weed. Built like a blunt rotation, Stoned for Christmas cycles through a weed courier’s Christmastime deliveries with each vignette in a different style of animation. The result is a delightfully surrealist trip, one that represents the chaos of NYC, the ups and downs of a high, and the unique unpredictability of navigating the world while trans.
Director’s statement
As a writer-director-producer-stoner-puppeteer, much of Morgan Young's work exists in the intersections of film, theatre, and music. Excess, drag, arts and crafts, and clown were all present in the media that raised Morgan, and now they celebrate each of those whimsies in their own multi-genre production company, Talking Cat Productions.
Stoned for Christmas is Morgan's debut animated short as writer, director, and producer. The short has been awarded such accolades as the Jury Award at Hollywood New Directors, and is part of the official selection of Big Apple Film Festival and Dumbo Film Festival.
Outside of Talking Cat, Morgan’s past credits include: Production Coordinator at Brown Bag Films and Disney Jr.’s RoboGobo and Associate Producer at Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines.
Director’s Bio
As a writer-director-producer-stoner-puppeteer, much of Morgan Young's work exists in the intersections of film, theatre, and music. Excess, drag, arts and crafts, and clown were all present in the media that raised Morgan, and now they celebrate each of those whimsies in their own multi-genre production company, Talking Cat Productions.
Stoned for Christmas is Morgan's debut animated short as writer, director, and producer. The short has been awarded such accolades as the Jury Award at Hollywood New Directors, and is part of the official selection of Big Apple Film Festival and Dumbo Film Festival.
Outside of Talking Cat, Morgan’s past credits include: Production Coordinator at Brown Bag Films and Disney Jr.’s RoboGobo and Associate Producer at Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines.
“This mixed media extravaganza manages to be wacky, poignant and sentimental all at the same time. With a steady sense of editing and sound, everything stitches together into a seamless story…”
- Max Lopez, Apartment D Films
“Morgan Young crafts a wildly creative and visually dynamic experience with Stoned for Christmas…”
“Stoned for Christmas is a vibrant, high-energy animation that fully embraces its concept, delivering a uniquely enjoyable holiday adventure.”
- The New York Short Animation Festival
“…a kaleidoscopic animated short that combines weed culture, queer joy, and visual experimentation in one irreverent, emotionally resonant package.”
“…community, animation, and a love for the absurd [come] together to tell a story that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious.”
“I was reminded of Vera Drew’s brilliant The People’s Joker…because they both share a kaleidoscopic approach. Whereas The People’s Joker tends towards the dark vibes of Gotham City, Stoned for Christmas ends with the hopefulness of a 60s era animated Christmas special.”
Below is a list of accolades won by Stoned for Christmas in the festival circuit — so far!! ;)
Dumbo Film Festival - Date TBD, Oct 1-5, 2025
Official selection
Greenpoint Film Festival - Date TBD, Aug 6-10, 2025
Official Selection
Brooklyn Film Festival
Official Selection
Astoria Film Festival
Best Animated Short (US)
The People’s Festival
Best Animation
Inside Out
Official Selection
Big Apple Film Festival
Best Short Film Nominee
Best Animation Nominee
Hollywood New Directors
Jury Award
Best Experimental Short
Best First Short
Best New Media
HOLLYWOOD SHORTSFEST
Honorable Mention
Chicago Shorts
Best Animated Short
Brooklyn International Short Awards
Best Experimental Film
Accolade Global Film Competition
Award of Excellence: Experimental
Award of Merit Special Mention: Animation
Award of Merit Special Mention: Direction
Award of Merit Special Mention: Film Short
Award of Merit Special Mention: LGBTQ+ Filmmaker
Award of Merit: LGBTQ+ Theme
Award of Merit: Movie Trailer
Award of Merit Special Mention: Original Score
New York International Film Awards
Best Producer
Best Experimental Film
Best Comedy FIlm
Best LGBTQ Film
New York Short Animation Festival
Best Narrative Animation
Best Experimental Animation
Audience Choice Award
Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition
Best American Short Film
Best Director Animated Film
