Mew Lab animation brings us this lovely short film that combines live action and animated photographs to tell the story of an old woman who remembers her imaginary childhood friends. Forget Me Not, directed by Kim Noce, features excellent use of the photo cutout technique and a wonderful soundtrack.
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Medieval Battle Animated with Toys
Here’s a dramatic medieval battle, pitting East against West, with knights, horses, swords, shields, spears and archers… all animated with toys. This is another stop-motion film from Toyman Studios.
Art Film: The Offering
A film for artist Wendell Mc Shine’s upcoming show, The Offering. There’s just something about good drawings in a book with crinkly paper.
1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast in Toy Animation
I am on a roll of discovery tonight! Here’s the perfect film to kick off the Halloween season for 2010. This is a recording of the legendary 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater. But Toyman Studios has animated the entire thing with toys! Toy sets, toy people, and amazing toy battles! It’s beautiful. This is just the perfect way to tell this story now. I want more from Toyman Studios!
Stratos Fear – 1933 Animation by Ub Iwerks
Oh my gosh! Who has seen this before? A masterwork by the great original Disney genius, Ub Iwerks. A trip to the dentist turns into a fantastic space ride for young Willie Whopper.
Short Film About Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
I always think that films about Disney films are better than Disney films. Here’s a new one. In case you didn’t know, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit came before Mickey Mouse.