A tribute and testament to 25 years worth of animation from Nickelodeon, this piece is engaging, playful and smart. The short is animated and narrated by the talented Tucker Barrie, a self-proclaimed “Nickelodeon Kid”. Not only does Barrie know how to animate like a boss, but apparently also is proficient with scissors and Xacto knives. He creates detailed, yet pleasingly minimal, morphing environments for the iconic characters to explore. Undeterred by overly saturated nature of the channel’s content, the intuition to keep the majority of the piece white with dashes of color adds a level of precious intimacy.
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Pombo by Steve Warne2016-08-22
A retro-futuristic portal has opened and its name is Pombo. This trailer taunts us with tasty character design, mysterious doorways, and mad scientist laboratories. Having screened at animation festivals around the world, including Sundance Film Festival and London International Animation Festival, we are proud to feature this teaser trailer on our site as a testament of modern stop motion storytelling. Hoping to see a full release in the near future… stay tuned!
Hunted Dreams by Yannay Matarasso & Daniella Meroz2016-08-15
Gravity-defying dance ninjas appear in some of the most unlikely places. Abandoned pools and buildings can occasionally be less than abandoned, if we look through the proper lens at the right synchronistic moment of the day. In this specific lens, Matarasso & Meroz showcase a tantalizing, somewhat raw approach to animation wizardry. Cinematic and stylized, we can’t help but be enamored by the characters and their mysterious yet masterful moves.
James – Dear John by Péter Vácz2016-08-09
An endearing adventure in the woods takes a turn for the worse when the protagonist is lead astray by a mysterious cat. Transcending physicality, dimensions and reality, we are enveloped in a world of strange flower magic, and the journey is bittersweet. Noteworthy aspects of this music video include transformation of 3D animation to 2D, as well as the usage of UV paint to add an otherworldly glow to the elements. Make sure to check out the making of video to see the detailed approach to this piece.
Narcose à l’azote by Rosalie Benevello2016-07-31
Narcose à l’azote, translates directly to “nitrogen narcosis”, a condition induced while diving and breathing under pressure higher than above water. The diver can experience a transformation of mental state, wooziness, euphoria, and enter a dreamlike realm.