Why z?
Synopsis
CG animated short film that follows the story of z, the lonely last letter of the alphabet who struggles to find his way in a world that's constantly reminding him of his place at the end.
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May 30, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asher Horowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Asher Horowitz
- Original Score
- Paul Michael Cardon
- Original Title
- Why z?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- University of Central Florida - School of Visual Arts & Design
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asher Horowitz
Asher Horowitz
Paul Michael Cardon
Department Leadership Roster
Asher Horowitz
Director
Asher Horowitz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why z?.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why z?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why z? about?
CG animated short film that follows the story of z, the lonely last letter of the alphabet who struggles to find his way in a world that's constantly reminding him of his place at the end.
Who directed Why z??
Why z? was directed by Asher Horowitz.
Who stars in Why z??
The principal cast of Why z? includes Amanda Libotte, Asher Horowitz, Nunas Hawkins, Monica Erlano, Jee Loo Kim.
When was Why z? released and how long is it?
Why z? was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Why z??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why z? was composed by Paul Michael Cardon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why z??
Why z? holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).