It’s been a crazy week… a huge, hearty congrats to all the people that made films as part of this year’s Manimate fest. We had 20 films made this year (WHICH IS CRAZY AWESOME) ranging from the absurd to the more absurd.
The theme word this year was “COVETED”.
First up, the prizes!
I judged with the assistance of the ever-cool Jeff Gill. It was a tough choice (there were a lot of super great films this year), but this is what we came up with. (email me your address cos there are prizes!!)
BEST FILM – SINGLE - 24 Hour Manimation
There are a lot of cool things about “24 Hour Manimation”, and one of those things is not its title. A cute, funny film that looks super polished. Congrats Jon!
24 Hour Manimation
http://vimeo.com/27411785
BEST FILM – GROUP – Requiem for a Cupcake Dog
Just… wow. Super funny film. Cupcake dogs and requiem for a dream, who knew? Congrats Yuliya and Leisha!!
Requiem for a Cupcake Dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NFsa5c_CQQ&feature=player_detailpage
TECHNICAL AWARD – WELCOME TO LA
This was a tight race, but Elizabeth’s photo/painting/animation collage works really spectacularly. The title cards are less technically challenging, but eh, you can’t win every battle.
Welcome to LA
LONGEST FILM – DEER
This film also wins the award for best live action film. A touching but funny story about a deer father. Congrats to Eddie!!
Deer
WHAT?!SERIOUSLYWHAT??!
This film is not only awesomely animated, with great music, and cute drawings, it’s also about a star… with a butt. It’s a thing of beauty. Jeff, just… Starbutt. Starrrrbuttttt.
Starbutt
HONORABLE MENTIONS
We really liked these films, but couldn’t quite find a spot for them in the awards.
Megan’s film “Spooky Spencerville” is beautifully animated and timed, really fun and snappy.
Spooky Spencerville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9i0B3r1Bwk
Mélanie’s film “Coveted” fits the theme word to a t, and is SO cute and fun. Gorgeous animation.
Coveted
ALL OF THIS YEARS MANIMATE FILMS
AMBER R – The Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K49RAk8-2lY
AMINDER – How not to Limbo
ANDREW - 24 Murray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVwx6kXdsE
ANDY – Poots
http://youtu.be/HYHaLIDBsRw
ASHLYN – Beach Etiquette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKOM_DGQXGo&feature=channel_video_title
APARAJITA – Goats Blues
APOLLO – Bear Father
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEhDwmSw7c8&feature=player_embedded
DIANE A – Covet
EDDIE – Deer
ELIZABETH – Welcome to LA
JEFF L. – Starbutt
JON C – 24 Hour Manimation
http://vimeo.com/27411785
LEISHA and YULIA – Requiem for a Cupcake Dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NFsa5c_CQQ&feature=player_detailpage
MEGAN – Spooky Spencerville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9i0B3r1Bwk
MÉLANIE – Coveted
MELISSA – Pellets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCPvTn9jPn4
NEILIZZA – Buy Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBRBLg2eMXg
NOAM and NICOLE – hearts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa65C7xoiL0
NOAM – Hungry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R1fK7EoWE
VANESSA S – 5:11am (TBF)
THANKS-
Thanks to everyone who made a film or stopped by in the MANIMATE chat room as it was running crazily on the weekend. Thanks to Jeff, who didn’t have time to make a film this time ‘round, but helped judge like a champ. Thanks to my mom, who called me Saturday night and put up with me mumbling “I’M MAKING A FILM” and then hanging up on her. And thanks to Subway, for making pretty excellent sandwiches. You guys are all great.

thanks to kyu-bum lee for this super cute gif.
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!