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The Art of Change - Climate Change

Synopsis

An alternative reality scenario where a group of animals has become organised and are committed to make themselves heard by humans, guerrilla style. The film is a surrealist take on human responsibility over climate change and on our inescapable connection with nature.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019 - Commissioned Films Competition
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Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
2 mins 50 secs
Format
Digital
Director
Elisa Morais, Maria Alvarez
Producer
Elisa Morais, Kelly Ram
Editor
Maria Alvarez, Elisa Morais
Screenwriter
Elisa Morais, Maria Alvarez
Production Designer
Maria Alvarez, Elisa Morais
Sound
Elisa Morais, Maria Alvarez
Animation
Elisa Morais, Maria Alvarez

Genre

Climate / Environment Woman Director Comedy Drama Science

Categories

Fiction Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Sois de Traca production in collaboration with The Smalls. Commissioned by The Barbican

Sois de Traca

Maria Alvarez

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