Once Upon a Time in Dragonville

Samson, a dragon bullied by the other inhabitants of Dragonville, is forced to enter Humanville. There he meets Simon, a little boy who helps him to face all the difficulties. Samson discovers a new world and, above all, a taste of friendship.

The film participated in the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025, the DOK Leipzig 2025, or the Fantasia International Film Festival 2025. The film had its Czech premiere on BOO 2025.

Marika Herz began her career with a strong academic background in Cultural Studies, driven by a passion for World Literature, the Tanakh, Mythology, History of Arts, and Theory of Culture. This foundation paved the way for her creative journey, starting as a children’s writer and later discovering a love for stop-motion animation. Inspired by the traditional papercut technique, she creates a snug and tactile paper universe in her first animated film Once Upon a Time in Dragonville.