Where Does the Sand Come From?

Where Does the Sand Come From? This image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) shows one possible place where sand grains are being produced on Mars today. via NASA http://ift.tt/2yUEv9G

Tabook | animated short film by Studio Pupil


While browsing the bookstore 19-year-old Gwen is unexpectedly drawn to a volume of kinky erotica, earning her disapproving glares from the other customers. Will Gwen follow her deepest desires or will she let her embarrassment restrain her?

‘Tabook’ looks at the subject of sex in a fun loving way, highlighting the taboo that exists in society around embracing sexuality. It was crafted through digital 2D character animation (TVPaint) with paper art backgrounds, and a little bit of CG for the books.

Wishing you a happy International Face Your Fears Day (October 10th)!

More info: www.tabook.nl
© Studio Pupil 2016 www.studiopupil.com

Crew:
Director: Dario van Vree
Producer: Tünde Vollenbroek
Production coordinator: Iris Frankhuizen
Creative consultant: Johan Klungel
Animation studio: Studio Pupil
Screenplay, storyboard: Dario van Vree
Design: Bonnie Mier, Dario van Vree
Paper art: Vera van Wolferen
Background photography: Dario van Vree
Typography: DB Creative Works
Animation: Tom Mourik, Michael Sewnarain, Bonnie Mier
Clean-up: Myrthe Raasveld
Coloring: Daniel Visscher
Compositing: Studio Plumeau
Technical research: Colin Dassen
Lead voice (Gwen): Reineke Jonker
Additional voices: Annegeer Konijn, Oscar van der Heiden, Dario van Vree
Music: Nik Phelps
Foley, sound design, mix: Jeroen Nadorp
Foley recording engineer: Robin van der Heiden
Sound studio: Bob Kommer Studios
Festival distribution: Ursula van den Heuvel (KLIK! Distribution Service)
Production consultant: Jantiene de Kroon

Fingers Crossed: The Chad Montie Story by Aidan Johnston


The epic story of the influential, legendary, and completely fictional fingerboarder Chad Montie, Fingers Crossed: The Chad Montie Story uses the micro lens of fingerboarding to mirror the highs and lows of pro skateboarding—ultimately celebrating boards of all shapes and sizes.

Made with support from VICE & Vans.

Directed by Aidan Johnston & Chris Wardle
DOP/Editor: Chris Wardle
Written by Nick Genova & Aidan Johnston

Cast:
Elias Ogilvie-Hanson
Nick Latimer
Jesse Landen
Dana Lavoie
Sean Moriarty
Lyndsey Westfall
Andrew Norton
Tomas Morrison
Cephas Benson
Donovan Jones
Russ Milligan
Thomas Berry
Lee Yankou
Aaron Jones
Matt Watkinson
Roland Campbell

Sputnik-2 or: Laika, Our Hero by Popular Science


In 1957, a Soviet street dog named Laika launched into space aboard Sputnik-2 and became the first animal to orbit the Earth. This is her story.

When the international press reported that the Soviets sent a dog into orbit, the public freaked. Not because communism was beating democracy in the space race, but because how could anyone send a dog—alone—into space. If there’s one global commonality, it’s this: everyone loves dogs. So, the Soviets spun the story. Laika, the space dog, became a national hero. Yes, she died on her one way mission. But, she gloriously orbited Earth for over a week until her eventual, peaceful death. And, because of Laika’s sacrifice, the Soviet space program was now years ahead of the Americans…

But, none of that was true.

Based on declassified Soviet space program documents as well as primary source archive from back in the day, this is a revised version of Laika’s one way trip. In her words. That is, approximately her words. She was a dog, after all.

. . .

VIDEO BY
TOM McNAMARA

VOICE OF LAIKA
ELENA V. LEVENSON

ARCHIVE
GETTY
NASA

. . .

POPULAR SCIENCE // popsci.com

Tierra Whack – Mumbo Jumbo by Flash Factory


It’s our job to put a big smile on your face.

Production: Strangelove
Ep: Sara Greco
Producer: Sara Nassim

Written & Directed by Marco Prestini
Dp: Nick Bupp
Editor: Aaron Bencid
Color: Quinn Alvarez

Production Designer: kelly Fallon
Art Director: Rudy Grazziani
Costumes: Kate Fry
VFX: Gloria FX

NINE TILL NOW – a portrait about Marco Lufen by HOMETOWN


Born and Raised in a small German village, far away from wind and water, Marco has made his way into the top league of the windsurf world. Three months ago we followed him to Leucate in South France to shoot a film, which was in our minds for several years.

follow our journey on instagram @hometownstories
find the music on soundcloud: http://ift.tt/2kmq4J0

production company: Hometown Creations
director: Jan Eric Hühn
director of photography: Alex Schuchmann
music & sounddesign: eeph aka. Henric Schleiner

supported by:
Aevor
JaKlar
Chiemsee
Fanatic
ION
Kerbholz
Maui Ultra Fins
North Sails
Panasonic
Wesh Center Crew
Carry Rent
Kr -One
Oneil Eyewear
FH Dortmund

Leucate, France 2017

Be free by nöbl


Be free

In partnership with Psyop, nöbl created this quirky and humourous video clip.
As a celebration of sexual freedom, it is thanks to the expertise of a talented team of contributors that we were able to bring this suggestive and fluid sequence to life. The project was initially commissioned by a brand, and has never been made available to the public.

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CREDITS
Client: It’s a Secret ;D
Creative direction: Psyop
Animation direction: nöbl
Compositing: Julien Nantiec & Cyril Izarn
Cell animation: Leyla kaddoura, Jakub Szczesniak, Laurent Box, Vic Chhun, Mathieu smorto, Wen Fan, Gaston Pacheco, Nicolas Toujan
Soundtrack: Valentin Cassidy Feat Spectre – Till The End
Music Direction and Production: Mooders 

Domino Gold – Wichita by Norman Bates


Music video for „Wichita“, by London based duo Domino Gold. The film is a short story about love, compassion and obsession.
Follow Domino Gold via Loud Parade:

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Interview in Director’s Notes
http://ift.tt/2y6CiuK

Nominated for Camerimage 2017

Director: Norman Bates
Production company: Lovo Films
Executive Producer: Bert Brulez
Producer: Chou-Jung Kuo
Production manager: Juliette Stinglhamber
Casting: Stink London
Director of photography: Grimm Vandekerkhove
Editor: Gert Van Berckelaer
1 AD: Soraya Verbeke
2 AD: Andreas Verlinden
1st AC: Joris Rymen
2nd ACMuna Baradi
Gaffer: Gert-Jan Coorevits (Watts)
Electrician: Alexandre Sandyck
Art Director: Luc Noël
Art Department: Thomas Hanon, Martin Pfister
Make-up: Gemma Hodgetts
Prosthetic SFX Make-up: Gemma Hodgetts
SFX fire: : Arne Norman
Stunts: Olivier Bisback
Stand in Dottie: Ruth Tessely

Colourist: Peter Bernaerts
Grading company: Pixmix STudios
Sound design: Christophe Loerke & Domino Gold
Online: Pixmix Studios
Cast:
Dottie James & George Somner

Thanks to: Stink London for their support!
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