Cardboard Island
“You're the first human I've ever met. Want some fish?”
Synopsis
After a freak accident leaves a young man in a surreal limbo, he must team up with a talking puppet to map a mysterious island from fragments of memory — a journey that forces him to confront his deepest regrets, reclaim lost connections, and decide if life is worth finding his way back to.
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CARDBOARD ISLAND | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-05
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Boatsman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Boatsman, Evan Carse
- Original Score
- Cleon Ony, Jonathan Heatley, Tom Peyton
- Original Title
- Cardboard Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Creative Chops Studios, Jacob Boatsman Films, 2269 Greenhouse, Rugby-Otis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Boatsman
Jacob Boatsman, Evan Carse
Cleon Ony, Jonathan Heatley, Tom Peyton
mia schega
Jacob Boatsman
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Boatsman
Director
Jacob Boatsman
Writer
Evan Carse
Writer
Sky Wilkenfeld
Production Design
Victoria Plocic
Production Design
mia schega
Director of Photography
Jacob Boatsman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardboard Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cardboard Island about?
After a freak accident leaves a young man in a surreal limbo, he must team up with a talking puppet to map a mysterious island from fragments of memory — a journey that forces him to confront his deepest regrets, reclaim lost connections, and decide if life is worth finding his way back to.
Who directed Cardboard Island?
Cardboard Island was directed by Jacob Boatsman.
Who stars in Cardboard Island?
The principal cast of Cardboard Island includes Evan Carse, Chris Rumble, Mia Schega, Nicole Wheeler, Sadie Prenda.
When was Cardboard Island released and how long is it?
Cardboard Island was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Cardboard Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cardboard Island was composed by Cleon Ony, Jonathan Heatley, Tom Peyton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cardboard Island?
Cardboard Island holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).