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German Filmmakers Confront Student Over Award-Winning Short

2/24/2026

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Moritz Henneberg and Julius Drost, two German film students, had their animated short "Butty" submitted to festivals by American student Samuel Felington under the title "T-130."
After the film won several awards, they confronted Samuel Felington in West Virginia.
Felington explained his actions.
The filmmakers did not sue and produced a documentary, "Der talentierte Mister F," with Roland Emmerich supporting its launch, which drew renewed attention on YouTube.

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Story summary

Moritz Henneberg and Julius Drost, two German film students, had their animated short "Butty" submitted to festivals by American student Samuel Felington under the title "T-130."
After the film won several awards, they confronted Samuel Felington in West Virginia.
Felington explained his actions.
The filmmakers did not sue and produced a documentary, "Der talentierte Mister F," with Roland Emmerich supporting its launch, which drew renewed attention on YouTube.