Song Of The Spindle 5 minutes n
2011 n Thursday 6:40p n USA n In Competition Friday 9:40p n Saturday 10:10a n Monday 9:40p
Plays in Animation Shorts (p57) Director/Producer/Screenwriter/Editor/Animator: Drew Christie n
Spencer Thun n Principal Cast: Drew Christie n
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In this humorous minimalist animation, a surreal conversation between a man and a sperm whale takes place. Each one is trying to convince the other that he is smarter. They go through the upsides and downsides of each other’s thought patterns until the two finally come to an understanding.
Drew Christie Director’s Statement
I heard a few years ago on the radio that scientists had just discovered that some cetaceans had spindle neurons. Spindle neurons have only been found in humans, great apes, and pachyderms. The spindle neuron is what has been called the neuron that makes us “human.” I thought it would be fun to imagine a conversation between a whale and a human talking about the differences and similarities between their respective brains.
Selected Filmography: Empress of the North; Fire, Fire, I Heard The Cry; For the Werewolf Have Sympathy; FT Marinetti’s Futurist Manifesto; History is Us; The Man Who Shot the Man Who Shot Lincoln; Obituaries
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Time Freak 11 minutes n
2010 n Friday 12:00p
Plays in Oscar Shorts (p56) Director/Screenwriter: Andrew Bowler n
Producer: Gigi Causey n
Geissbuhler n Editor: Geoffrey Richman n Nathanson, Emilia Witson
Cinematographer: Luke Principal Cast: John Conor Brooke, Michael
A neurotic inventor creates a time machine—only to get lost in yesterday. Through the narrative of a man lost in time, this science fiction story focuses on a personal story of regret, friendship and the sacrifices those closest to us are willing to make.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).
Andrew Bowler Director’s Statement
Like many newlyweds, my wife Gigi and I turned our post-wedding energy toward making a future together. We had been saving for a down payment on a New York apartment when I was struck with the inspiration for a short film comedy about a time machine and the power of nagging regret.
Motivated by its theme and not wanting to face a lifetime of “what ifs,” we convinced ourselves that the responsible thing to do would be to abandon our plans for home ownership and make a short film instead.
Selected Filmography: The Descent of Walter McFea, May The Best Man Win 73
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