<noinclude> </noinclude>Retirement Plan is a 2024 Irish animated short film directed by John Kelly and co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall. It is Kelly's debut film. The 7-minute animated film about the fantasies of a middle-aged man has been awarded in various international film festivals, including Palm Spring International ShortFest and SXSW Festival.
The film's style, which has been described as expressively understated, subdued and strip-back was animated using Moho animation software.
The film was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Overwhelmed by his life, middle-aged man Ray (Domhnall Gleeson) dreams about his retirement, planning everything he'd like to do once he finally has time for himself.
Since its release, the film has been selected for various festivals around the world and the Oscars: