The Forbidden Zone
Synopsis
The Forbidden Zone is a stop-motion short film about Dumont, a botanist, who has quarantined in an abandoned train station. The world has become saturated by a toxic fog that destroys all life forms and replaces oxygen with poison. He spends his days fighting to survive, as his resources quickly dwindle. On a night when all seems lost, a nymph crashes outside Dumont’s bunker. In a sudden act of bravery, he dons his final tank of oxygen and leaves the safety of the station. Gathering the wounded Nymph in his arms, Dumont risks his life to return the glowing creature to the peak of the red mountain. In his quest to save his new charge, Dumont risks his life and, in doing so, discovers hope beyond the fog.
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The Forbidden Zone | Zach Tolchinsky | Short Animated Film | Bizaar
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-06-01
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Spark Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zach Tolchinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Zach Tolchinsky, Stephen Chiodo, Kataneh Vahdani
- Original Score
- Paul Michael Cardon
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Wood Goblin Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zach Tolchinsky
Zach Tolchinsky, Stephen Chiodo, Kataneh Vahdani
Paul Michael Cardon
Zach Tolchinsky
Candace Hammer, Will Martinez, Cody Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Zach Tolchinsky
Writer
Candace Hammer
Producer
Zach Tolchinsky
Director
Zach Tolchinsky
Editor
Tristan Kilmer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tristan Kilmer
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Zone
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What is The Forbidden Zone about?
The Forbidden Zone is a stop-motion short film about Dumont, a botanist, who has quarantined in an abandoned train station. The world has become saturated by a toxic fog that destroys all life forms and replaces oxygen with poison. He spends his days fighting to survive, as his resources quickly dwindle. On a night when all seems lost, a nymph crashes outside Dumont’s bunker. In a sudden act of bravery, he dons his final tank of oxygen and leaves the safety of the station. Gathering the wounded Nymph in his arms, Dumont risks his life to return the glowing creature to the peak of the red mountain. In his quest to save his new charge, Dumont risks his life and, in doing so, discovers hope beyond the fog.
Who directed The Forbidden Zone?
The Forbidden Zone was directed by Zach Tolchinsky.
Who stars in The Forbidden Zone?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Zone includes Tom Wild.
When was The Forbidden Zone released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Zone was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forbidden Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forbidden Zone was composed by Paul Michael Cardon.