Cell Buddies
Celmaatjes
“Sam wants to break out of prison but his cellmate Bob isn’t much help.”
Synopsis
Sam, a grumpy raccoon is stuck sharing a cell with Bob, a sweet but dim manatee. Sam hatches an escape plan. In their chaotic jailbreak Sam’s hardened edges soften as Bob’s loyalty shines. Will they escape? Maybe. But together, they’ve already cracked something bigger: trust.
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Interfilm Berlin International Short Film Festival
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Production Budget
$500
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas
- Original Title
- Celmaatjes
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 11/04/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Budget
- $500
- Production Studios
- St. Joost School of Art & Design, Kurzfilmagentur (KFA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas
Department Leadership Roster
Melle Windig
Director
Hidde Alberts
Director
Miguel Reyes
Director
Jurgen de Smit
Director
Arjen van der Plas
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cell Buddies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cell Buddies about?
Sam, a grumpy raccoon is stuck sharing a cell with Bob, a sweet but dim manatee. Sam hatches an escape plan. In their chaotic jailbreak Sam’s hardened edges soften as Bob’s loyalty shines. Will they escape? Maybe. But together, they’ve already cracked something bigger: trust.
Who directed Cell Buddies?
Cell Buddies was directed by Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas.
Who stars in Cell Buddies?
The principal cast of Cell Buddies includes Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts.
When was Cell Buddies released and how long is it?
Cell Buddies was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 5m.