'American Sikh' awarded the 2025 Webby for best video and animation

‘American Sikh’ is a 10-minute animated short film directed by Ryan Westra and Vishavjit Singh, which won the 2025 Webby award for Best Video and Animation. It is the first time a story revolving around a Sikh character has received this recognition.

American Sikh team, R to L- Ryan Westra, Nathan Mulroy, Vishavjit Singh, Nick Campbell, and Sean Zwan. Credit: Studio Showoff

The film presents the story of Vishavjit Singh, an American-born Sikh who wears a turban and navigates experiences of prejudice, identity, and violence. Animated by Melbourne-based studio 'Showoff', the film depicts Singh's character in a superhero costume to explore themes of belonging and self-acceptance.

This podcast explores the film’s narrative, production background, and reception across international film festivals.

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