Project Detail

Confessions of an English Ant-Eater

Synopsis

A surreal short animation film about Thomas, a boy who becomes addicted to eating ants – despite the warnings of his parents.
Narrated in verse, the work playfully explores themes such as childhood rebellion and addiction.
Official Selection Hiroshima Animation Season 2022

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min 3 sec
Format
Digital / live action
Director
Alex Crumbie
Producer
Jolene Craggs
Executive Producer
Ian Fenton
Editor
Alex Crumbie, Jolene Craggs
Screenwriter
Alex Crumbie
Production Designer
Alex Crumbie
Sound
Alex Crumbie, Danny Murgatroyd, George Roberts, Jenni Butler
Composer
Alex Crumbie, Danny Murgatroyd, George Roberts
Animator
Andrew Bell

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Arcus Animation Studios

S10 Alderman Fenwick's House
98-100 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6SQ

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