Director Dan Gaude has crafted a truly engaging short film, telling the story of one brother's quest for revenge and redemption. Don't be fooled by the robot (but seriously the robot is amazing), this is one dark and gritty story about the darkness of humanity, so prepare yourself. For a 13 minute short, I had a tough time pulling away from it, the pacing is perfect, and the action is well choreographed. I would honestly love to see this expanded on somehow, but as a standalone it's fantastic.
Showing posts with label full short. Show all posts
Showing posts with label full short. Show all posts
Jun 23, 2013
Apr 30, 2013
Dexter Meets Robotic Singularity in 'ABE'
Killer robots are a dime a dozen in modern day cinema, but not everyday do they show serial killer characteristics. Rob McLellan's ABE is a dark and haunting short featuring a an AI who has reached a level of self-awareness that results in some 'dark tendencies.' With subtle nuances to the film Silence of The Lambs and the popular Showtime series, Dexter, this short is a truly twisted tale that deserves to be expanded on.
With a budget of almost nothing, Rob McLellan not only wrote and directed this fantastic short, but also created the films CG animation himself. The entire short is an awesome feat for an up-and-coming director, but it's the films writing that really pulled me in. There's something inherently unsettling about a computerized voice explaining it's method for madness, especially when it sounds so comparable to other famous serial killers.
Apr 19, 2013
Little Witch Acadamia (Full Short)
(Update: Video was removed, but it's back up now!
It looks like the anime gods are smiling down upon us, because Trigger is being kind enough to offer their entire short for free. Little Witch Acadamia originally released in theaters last month, but for those who don't have the ability to travel to Japan on a consistent basis this is the best possible outcome.
Directed by Yoh Yoshinari, Little Witch Acadamia follows the story of a young witch and her time in a witch academy (go figure). While the basis for the plot may sound a bit dry, the overall experience is pretty damn fantastic and really shows the amount of love Japan still holds for traditional animation. With strong Studio Ghibli vibes, the short embarks into an imaginative journey that you can't help but fall in love with.
If you have a spare 30-minutes, get to watching this (it's even subtitled!) and relax a little.
It looks like the anime gods are smiling down upon us, because Trigger is being kind enough to offer their entire short for free. Little Witch Acadamia originally released in theaters last month, but for those who don't have the ability to travel to Japan on a consistent basis this is the best possible outcome.
Directed by Yoh Yoshinari, Little Witch Acadamia follows the story of a young witch and her time in a witch academy (go figure). While the basis for the plot may sound a bit dry, the overall experience is pretty damn fantastic and really shows the amount of love Japan still holds for traditional animation. With strong Studio Ghibli vibes, the short embarks into an imaginative journey that you can't help but fall in love with.
If you have a spare 30-minutes, get to watching this (it's even subtitled!) and relax a little.
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