Asteria Film Co. / Everyday Mischief
ChikaBOOM! is an animated magical adventure short about a young girl who accidentally unleashes a mischievous cloud-creature while trying to become a magician like her dad. Set against a vibrant New York City backdrop, the film explores what it means to want something before you’re ready—and the importance of believing.
The project utilizes Unreal Engine alongside hand-crafted animation techniques and human-guided generative elements to create a bold hybrid visual style through a flexible, artist-forward production pipeline. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Yara Shahidi, Natasha Lyonne, and Daveed Diggs.
CAST
Chika Batstone - Yara Shahidi
Kaboom - Natasha Lyonne
The Amazin' Arnie - Daveed Diggs
Grandpa New York - Roy Wood Jr.
Joan - Tika Sumpter
Asteria Film Co. / Everyday Mischief
ChikaBOOM! is an animated magical adventure short about a young girl who accidentally unleashes a mischievous cloud-creature while trying to become a magician like her dad. Set against a vibrant New York City backdrop, the film explores what it means to want something before you’re ready—and the importance of believing.
The project utilizes Unreal Engine alongside hand-crafted animation techniques and human-guided generative elements to create a bold hybrid visual style through a flexible, artist-forward production pipeline. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Yara Shahidi, Natasha Lyonne, and Daveed Diggs.
CAST
Chika Batstone - Yara Shahidi
Kaboom - Natasha Lyonne
The Amazin' Arnie - Daveed Diggs
Grandpa New York - Roy Wood Jr.
Joan - Tika Sumpter