Animator Jake Armstrong spent a year and a half animating this six-minute short in Flash. You'd never know, because there's nothing "labored" about it. A thesis film at SVA, Armstrong said of the film that he thought it would be much better with music; I think one of the best parts is the relative silence (they're in space, after all!).
[via Short of the Week]
"It's contagious for better or worse... we're making something, and we're not waiting for permission."
What happens when you make two micro-budget films back-to-back?
For filmmakers Henry Loevner and Steven Kantor, it sparks what they’ve dubbed the “micro-budget chain reaction,” inspiring others in their community to pick up cameras and start shooting. As the industry consolidates and traditional distribution becomes harder to navigate, indie filmmakers are finding new ways to create and share their work, embracing folk filmmaking and using platforms like YouTube to bypass traditional barriers.
Peak Season, the duo's second feature, serves as a perfect example of this movement. Check out this and much more in our latest podcast below!
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with filmmakers Henry Loevner and Steven Kantor to discuss:
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