Stylistically diverse yet linked by their originality. Two films with very different approaches received high praise at Encounters in Bristol (UK).
Rabbit Punch is the work of Kristian Andrews. There is a distinctive counter culture illustrative approach reminiscent of underground album artwork and indie urbanite’s t-shirts to Kristian’s work. No doubt nurtured by his Royal College of Art training. It’s refreshing to see this style sensitively realised in animation with often involving and humorous narratives to match.
The failure of Modern Toss to translate successfully into the medium should be a lesson to all.
Please Say Something has already completed the rounds of design news websites and seems to be making headway in the more traditional animation world. By renowned animator, David O’Reilly, it is a different bread of pop. Dipping into 8-Bit computer games and isometric graphics. Mixed with the distilled, manga cool of modern collectible toys such as Kidrobot or Hello Kitty. With a suitably off the wall narrative style and soundtrack.
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