Space Cadet directed by Kid Koala will open the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival which will take place from November 5 – 15, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

Opening Night Gala
November 5, 2025 | Wednesday | Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema | 7:30 pm

Space Cadet by Kid Koala (Eric San) – Canada | 2025 – 86 minutes

Robot, a first generation Guardianbot, has raised Celeste to become a brilliant astronaut. As she leaves for her first solo mission, he is left behind on Earth. As each day passes, loneliness begins to affect him, wearing down his aging technological systems. Meanwhile, in the vastness of outer space, Celeste’s adventure is full of discoveries until unexpected dangers leave her stranded on a distant planet. It will take courage, love, and her own ingenuity to find a way back home. (HKKIFF 2025)

About the Director:
Kid Koala(Eric san) is a Montreal-based scratch DJ, composer, and visual artist known for blending music with storytelling. He has released five solo albums and collaborated with Gorillaz, Deltron 3030, and toured with Radiohead and Beastie Boys. His compositions appear in films like Baby Driver, Looper, and The Great Gatsby, and for platforms like Sesame Street and Cartoon Network. He also scored the award-winning game Floor Kids. As an author, he created the graphic novels Nufonia Must Fall and Space Cadet, both adapted into immersive live shows.

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