Posts tagged short film
PENCIL presents: The Scenic Route, a life in the day of the SLS AMG Gullwing

So for the last few months I've been working hard with my lovely sister Jen and the PENCIL gang on The Scenic Route, a short film that shows a day in the life of the SLS AMG Gullwing. It was such fun to do - a real family and friends project. It has some great cameos and beautiful music. We're really happy with it and proud of it. Share it with your friends! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89K3Ut74hKM&w=700]

The concept of the film was born after creative siblings Jack and Jenny Dyson took the Gullwing for a spin and fell madly in love with the car. Rather than give it the usual petrolhead spin, complete with smoking tyre marks and skidding noises, the duo turn it into a character with a beating heart, a roving eye and an ability to bring the world to its bonnet without ever turning the ignition.

Directed by Nick Jones with cinematography by top car man Tim Green and sets illustrated by Emma Rios, the film features a cameo appearance by British star of the silver screen Emilia Fox, as well as other PENCIL friends and family.

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Tropfest 2011 winner: Animal Beatbox

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxiSP_ch_oI] What is the true call of the wild? Here we travel down a very special river and are introduced to a wide variety of the animal kingdom who all contribute their name for the sake of music.

Directed by Damon Gameau Tropfest Australia ( world's biggest short-film festival, 700 entries, 16 finalists)

I mean, I liiiike it and all that. Shame he didn't go into full chopsticks with the dolphin chorus. Nice idea though.

Tropfest website says: 'The winning film is a branch into animation by Underbelly and Balibo actor Gameau, with a catchy lyrical and poetic narrative. The film was shot in his mother’s spare room for just $85 and on a liquid detox diet with his girlfriend by his side – somehow they are still together. “I’m quite new to stop animation, but I find it a quick and versatile way to express any idea that may be lurking in my head,” he says.'

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