Directed by Shyra De Souza

Logline: A fun and imaginative stop-motion animation that examines the allure and consequences of stationery supplies.

Synopsis: The protagonist in this short animated film is caught in a constructed environment built on spectacle and convenience. A colourful world of simulation emerges, and promises to pass the time, but things take a dark turn. Simple tasks become impossible.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 10 Minutes
GENRE: Narrative, Fiction, Animation
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD, Digital Images
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Alberta
TECHNIQUES: Animated Objects, Puppets, Stop Motion
KEYWORDS: Office, Stationery, Spectacle, Fun, Consequence, Female Filmmaker

Director's Statement: This film is meant to be a metaphor about the way our culture constructs the environment, often in the image of nature. Given the multitude of kitsch and novelty items available stationery supply stores can be seen as toy stores for grown-ups, proving that everyone enjoys creating entertainment for ourselves while performing mundane tasks. Do we consider the consequences of these seemingly harmless materials? Where does entertainment end, and spectacle begin?

This film was produced at the Banff Centre (Banff, Alberta, Canada) with equipment from Quickdraw Animation Society through the Production Scholarship program, and was awarded access to Emmedia Gallery and Production Society editing equipment for post-production. This project was supported by the Alberta Foundation for the arts, and by the Canada Council through the Alberta Creative Development Initiative program.