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DON'T

Released May 17, 2026

Details

Language: English
Studio: Exit 28 Productions
TMDb Rating: 10.0 (1 votes)

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Fandango

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Incoming EditorialVerified May 17, 2026

DON'T is a short animated film releasing May 17, 2026. Based on a true story, it depicts the difficulties faced by a person living with mental illness, rendered in black and white using rotoscoping animation.

Key features

·Short animated film
·Based on a true story
·Black and white visual style
·Rotoscoping animation technique
·Subject matter: mental illness
·Inspired by classic sequential art styling

FAQ

When does DON'T release?

DON'T releases on May 17, 2026.

What is DON'T about?

The film is based on a true story and depicts the difficulties experienced by a person suffering from mental illness.

What animation style is used in DON'T?

The film uses rotoscoping, a technique that traces over live-action reference to produce realistic movement and emotion, presented entirely in black and white.

Is DON'T a feature film or a short?

DON'T is a short film.

About this release

DON'T is scheduled for release on May 17, 2026. The film is a short animated work based on a true story, centering on the experiences of a person living with mental illness. Shot entirely in black and white, it draws on the classic style of sequential art and employs rotoscoping — a technique in which animators trace over live-action footage frame by frame — to produce realistic human movement and emotional expression.

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