The Following pertains only to the third theatrical tour (released January 2007)
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ANIMATION SHOW YEAR 3 (2007)
The Animation Show is back with an all new theatrical tour, bringing you the greatest animation on the planet! This mix of Academy Award nominees and Film Fest winners were hand picked by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt. Together they’ve compiled a slate of spectacular films from ground breaking CG to classic 2D and stop-motion animation.
Listed here is a partial line up of what will be shown. Expect additional films and some big surprises.
Rabbit (2005)
Technique: 2D and Computer Animation
Country: England
Running Time: 8:30
When a boy and girl find an idol in the stomach of a rabbit, great riches follow, but for how long?
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written and Directed by Run Wrake
Original Illustrations by Geoffrey Higham
Produced by a commission funded through Finetake for Arts Council England
and Channel 4
Music by Howie b and Craig Richards
Official site: www.runwrake.com
Rabbit Images: pic1 pic2
City Paradise (2004)
Technique: A mix of live action, 2D and 3D Animation.
Country: England
Running Time: 6:00
Tomoko arrives to London from Japan and accidentally discovers a mysterious, secret city underground, inhabited by friendly little aliens and a beautiful blossom. After she’s found it, everything changes…
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directed by Gaëlle Denis
Produced by Passion-Pictures
2D Animation by Louis Clichy
Digital Ink and Paint by Tim King
3D Animation and CG Co-ordination by Emma Phillips
Modelling, Animation - Nicklas Andersson
Music by Jocelyn Minniel and Joanna Newsom
Official site: http://www.passion-pictures.com/
CityParadise Images: pic1 pic2
Everything Will Be OK (2006)
Technique: Traditional 2D Animation and Experimental Photography
Country: USA
Running Time: 17:00
A series of dark and troubling events forces Bill to reckon with the meaning of his life - or lack thereof.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written and Directed by Don Hertzfeldt
Produced by Don Hertzfeldt
Edited by Brian Hamblin
Sound by Don Hertzfeldt
Official site: www.bitterfilms.com
Evertything Will be OK Images: pic1 pic2
Collision (2005)
Technique: Computer animation
Country: England
Running Time: 2:30
Islamic patterns and American quilts mix with the colors and geometry of flags. Collision is an abstract field of reflection.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directed and animated by Max Hattler
Produced by The Royal College of Art
Additional animation by Ian Mackinnon
Sound by Max Hattler
Official site: www.maxhattler.com
Collision Images: pic1 pic2
Nine (2005)
Technique: Computer Animation
Country: USA
Running Time: 11:00
After witnessing the death of his mentor “5” by the hands of the malevolent construct, the rag doll “9” must confront his fears. Now “9” must destroy the creature and steal the talisman of trapped souls it carries as a trophy.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written and Directed by Shane Acker
Animated by Shane Acker, Dave Clayton, Aitor Gaston, Joe Ksander, Chris Mills and Mark Nelson
Sound Design by David Steinwedel
Music by Eargang
Made at the UCLA Animation Workshop
Official site: www.shaneacker.com
Nine Images: pic1 pic2
Guide Dog (2006)
Technique: Traditional 2D Animation
Country: USA
Running Time: 5:45
“Guide Dog” is a sequel to the Oscar nominated short “Guard Dog”. This time our hero dog helps blind people with typical disastrous results.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directed and Produced by Bill Plympton
Edited by Bilijana Labovic
Sound Design by Greg Sextro
Music by Hank Bones, Maureen McElheron and Corey Jackson
Official site: www.plymptoons.com
Guide Dog Images:
Eaux Forte (2005)
Technique: Traditional 2D Animation
Country: France
Running Time: 3:40
A young man makes a morning purchase and is confronted with a tide of destruction.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directed by Remi Chaye
Written by Remi Chaye and Claire Paoletti
Music by Christophe Heral
Produced by La Poudriere school of animation
Eaux Forte Images: pic1
Overtime (2004)
Technique: Computer animation
Country: France
Running Time: 4:55
The story of a troupe of small Kermit-like puppets who find their creator lying on his bench and have to eventually come to understand his death.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written and Directed and Animated by Oury Atlan, Thibaut Berland and Damien Ferrie
Music by Sielberman Ochestra, Ornadel and the Starlight Symphony
Produced by Supinfocom Valenciennes
Official Site: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=57972369
Overtime Images: pic1 pic2
Dreams and Desires (2006)
Technique: 2D animation Drawn Animation/After Effects
Country: Wales, UK
Running Time: 9:55
On acquiring a new Digi Videocam, Beryl becomes obsessed with the filmmaking process using it to articulate her desires and dreams as video diary. As “cineaste par excellence” she agrees to video the wedding of her friend Mandy, seizing the opportunity to imitate her filmmaking idols with disastrous & hilarious results, cinematic achievements.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Directed by Joanna Quinn
Written and Produced by Les Mills
Animated by Joanna Quinn, Andy McPherson
Edited by Paul Hibbs
Compositing and F/X by Mike Tang
Production Co ordination Catrin Unwin
Music by Tino Martinez Orts
Production Company: Beryl Productions International Ltd
Official site: http://www.berylproductions.co.uk/
Dreams and Desires Images: pic1 pic2
Game Over (2006)
Technique: Stopmotion Animation
Country: USA
Running Time: 1:45
Homage is paid to five classic arcade games. Enjoy Centipede, Frogger, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Pac-Man games. All are aimed at evoking nostalgia for the intense arcade experience that spawned the billion dollar industry in the late 70s and early 80's.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written, Directed and Produced by PES
Official site: www.eatpes.com
Game Over Images: pic1 pic2
Official Animation Show 3 poster art by Ryan Heshka (c) pic1
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