Technique
“Missing Link” is the latest feature from Laika Studios, which makes some of today’s biggest stop motion animated movies. Their latest stars Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, and Zoe Saldana. Director Chris Butler talked to us about all the work that went into bringing this movie to life. It involved years of work and over 100 handcrafted sets.
Aardman Animations is a legendary animation studio that has created classics like ‘Wallace & Gromit’ and ‘Chicken Run.’ See how they put together their latest move, ‘Early Man.’
A visual journey that challenges us to think about a universal belonging that doesn’t confine itself to a city, region or national boundary in an age where xenophobia, nationalism and intolerance are ubiquitous.
A young couple embarks inot a new life, dragging their old bathtub on their back. Hollow Land is a movie at the same time absurd, dark and full of humor which highlights the pressures which undergo the exiles, the refugees and all those who have difficulty in finding a place in the world.
Cafe of Hiro and Hana’s fantastic spoon. One day, a sea otter came to a cafe. The sea otter feels sad.
We listen to a phone call between “him” and “her”, who have a long-distance relationship. As he dreams of a shared future, her priorities always concern her career. Their relationship is visualised as a treehouse. It is growing and changing according to their wishes and needs. Suddenly, a hidden conflict arises and nearly destroys anything. What will remain?
In order to entertain himself, a bored bear gets himself an iPod. But it’s a short pleasure: a crow appears and steals the device. By chasing the bird through the back-country, the bear’s home distance grows.
Mum’s calling, and Lisa isn’t pleased. “Hi, It’s Your Mother” is a shocking tragi-comedic stop motion short about family and blood(y) ties.
Hi stranger…it’s been a while.
Herman lives in peaceful harmony with his teddybear inside a large tree surrounded by a beautiful garden. One night an unexpected and for Herman unwelcome visitor arrives. When Herman throws the visitor out it gets stormy outside and he realizes that he has to go out on a rescue mission. We follow Herman´s journey through the thick fog before he eventually understands that a heart can accommodate many and the fog clears.
Sea, sun, beaches and family holidays. Just pick your dream destination from the catalogue, pack your bags and hit the road. But what if the hotel isn’t as stellar as promised, your room has a bit of a naughty view, the dinner is surprisingly exotic and your luggage travels independently. Family above all!
One day my granny dyed her wedding dress black. She wanted to be buried in it.
Based on the story by Branko Ćopić, this animated short tells the tale of a hedgehog living in a lush and lively forest. He is respected and envied by the other animals. However, Hedgehog’s devotion to his home annoys a quartet of insatiable beasts. Together, they march off towards Hedgehog’s home and spark a tense and prickly standoff.
A little girl and her mother deal with the stuff of youth, age, imagination, and depression.
Story of a girl whose life is music. Her passion for playing the piano shows great, divine talent. However the girl wants more, she signs a pact with the devil. Is her music now unearthly?
In the midst of a heatwave of insanity, two children find a way to cool everyone down!I A playful stop motion short film animated in a hybrid techique between cut out, claynimation and thousands of replacements pieces.
Music chairs. And wardrobes.
Peek behind the scenes at LAIKA Studios’ Coraline, a fantastical stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick. Packed with wonder, suspense and unforgettable characters, Coraline features the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, and more.
A walk on the beach takes an unexpected turn. The foot prints have their own secrets. Investigating the tracks on the beach the protagonist is captivated.
The story of a boy who secretly keeps hamsters hidden under his bed away from his mother. Does he know the meaning of responsibility? He soon will.