Anima (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Brian Tetsuro Ivie |
| Written by | Brian Tetsuro Ivie |
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| Cinematography | Matheus Bastos |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Anima is a 2026 American science fiction road comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Brian Tetsuro Ivie, from a story by Ivie and Brev Moss. It stars Sydney Chandler, Takehiro Hira, Marin Ireland, Lili Taylor, Maria Dizzia, Tom McCarthy, Emil Wakim, and Maximilian Lee Piazza.
Premise
A young woman and an old man embark on a road trip to preserve his consciousness at an experimental facility.
Cast
- Sydney Chandler as Beck
- Takehiro Hira as Paul
- Marin Ireland as Mikaela
- Lili Taylor as Julia
- Maria Dizzia as Jo
- Tom McCarthy as Pete
- Emil Wakim as Kevin
- Maximilian Lee Piazza as Ryan
Production
In June 2025, principal photography was occurring on a science fiction road comedy film written and directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie. Sydney Chandler, Takehiro Hira, Marin Ireland, Lili Taylor, Maria Dizzia, Tom McCarthy, Emil Wakim, and Maximilian Lee Piazza rounded out the cast.[1][2]
Release
Anima premiered at the SXSW on March 12, 2026.[3][4]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 15, 2025). "'Alien: Earth' Star Sydney Chandler & 'ShÅgun' Actor Takehiro Hira Starring In Sci-Fi Road Movie 'Anima' For Celluloid-Only Production Company". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 26, 2025). "'Anima': Tom McCarthy, Lili Taylor, Marin Ireland & Maria Dizzia Join Sydney Chandler & Takehiro Hira In Sci-Fi Road Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 4, 2026). "SXSW Adds 'The Comeback' Season 3 Premiere, Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary, Movies From The Apatow Family & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Anima - SXSW". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 5, 2026.