The Valiant Valencian is a 12-15 minute animated short. It tells the story of an accidental hero that could’ve changed the course of Spanish history. I say ‘could’ve’ because the urban myth has been told in many different ways and this is only one of them. I was intrigued by the story of the bat, and how it came to be added to the emblem of Valencia and became a part of the Valencia identity. The short is seeking funding for production, distribution, and film festivals.