Broadcast Series

On the Other Side of the Woods by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg

2016-03-28

 Directed by Anu-Laura Tuttleberg, “On the Other Side of the Woods” is the story of a little girl made of clay who awakens and brings everything she touches to life. The films aesthetic is special because of its unique use of materials for its sets and puppets. The textures are extremely satisfying to watch. Wet clay becomes hardened, pools of water evaporate and replenish, and light slides across every scene . Shot using only natural lighting, both time and the animators touch are very present throughout the piece. “On the Other Side of the Woods” is a great example of what is so special about stop motion. It is a true labor of love and an enchanting and thoughtful film.

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Uncle Grandpa – Total Reality by Max Winston

2015-06-16

 More high throttle hijinx from the warped wizardry of Max Winston. Amazing lighting as Uncle Grandpa goes to Wonderland and things get weird even for him. Winston’s sweetly sick puppets are almost more engaging than real people, making them all the more disturbing. For more gorgeously rude ruminations on the meaning of existence, or lack thereof, watch his legendary crash course classic of expertly and experimentally animated crudeness, “I live in the Woods!”, which almost became a series of its own. Watch here for the series animation test and also to catch an in-depth Dragonframe interview with Winston on his approach to puppet construction and story.

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