The NeedyMonster
המפלצומי
Synopsis
"The NeedyMonster" is the multi-award-winning short film that swept international festivals and took home several Academy Awards. It tells the unforgettable story of Jonathan, a sensitive young boy caught in the emotional whirlwind of leaving his childhood home. Out of his deepest fears and longing bursts the NeedyMonster—an oddly sweet, clingy creature with וואחד פה ג'ורה and a romantic (and a bit sexual) drama with Jonathan in the background. As Jonathan’s world spins out of control, the line between reality and imagination blurs. With stunning visuals and a heart-punch of a story, The NeedyMonster dives into the chaos of childhood emotion, showing that sometimes our most annoying monsters are just the parts of us screaming to be heard. Hailed as “a masterpiece of emotional fantasy” by critics worldwide, this film isn’t just seen—it’s felt.
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MASTERPIECE
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$800M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5333333.33x
+$800M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Itamar kima
- Screenplay & Story
- Itamar kima
- Original Title
- המפלצומי
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Antarctica, South Sudan, North Korea, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian Bokmål, Gaelic, Hebrew, No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $150
- Worldwide Gross
- $800M
- Production Studios
- Thelma Yellin High School of Arts, thelma yellin, ITAMAR KIMA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Itamar kima
Itamar kima
Noam Zand
Noam Dotan
Department Leadership Roster
Itamar kima
Director
Noam Zand
Editor
Noam Dotan
Producer
Itamar kima
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The NeedyMonster.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The NeedyMonster
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What is The NeedyMonster about?
"The NeedyMonster" is the multi-award-winning short film that swept international festivals and took home several Academy Awards. It tells the unforgettable story of Jonathan, a sensitive young boy caught in the emotional whirlwind of leaving his childhood home. Out of his deepest fears and longing bursts the NeedyMonster—an oddly sweet, clingy creature with וואחד פה ג'ורה and a romantic (and a bit sexual) drama with Jonathan in the background. As Jonathan’s world spins out of control, the line between reality and imagination blurs. With stunning visuals and a heart-punch of a story, The NeedyMonster dives into the chaos of childhood emotion, showing that sometimes our most annoying monsters are just the parts of us screaming to be heard. Hailed as “a masterpiece of emotional fantasy” by critics worldwide, this film isn’t just seen—it’s felt.
Who directed The NeedyMonster?
The NeedyMonster was directed by Itamar kima.
Who stars in The NeedyMonster?
The principal cast of The NeedyMonster includes Refael Even Hoshan, Omri Rubin, itamar kima, yoram shapira.
When was The NeedyMonster released and how long is it?
The NeedyMonster was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What was the box office and production budget of The NeedyMonster?
The NeedyMonster had a reported production budget of $150 and grossed $800M at the worldwide box office (5333333.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).