Scrutiny (Ian Cross, UK, 1995)
Runtime: 7 min
Synopsis:
”Naked came I out of my mother’s womb and naked shall I return” Job 1.21. Scrutiny questions the accepted ‘nature of things’ – birth, sex, marriage, death and DIY. Rapid fire animation, fidgeting on the film’s surface, challenges us to make sense of it, while the contrasting live action lulls us into a false sense of familiarity. A journey is depicted, taking us through the heart of the country and ending amidst the seemingly chaotic life of a city.
animate!:
animate! tv is commissioning its 17th annual slate of personal projects for television, with running times of up to 6 minutes, and production budgets between £5,000 and £20,000. Individual works will be premiered on Channel 4 in autumn 2008, and will enjoy a long and highly visible international profile.
To be eligible for the competition, you must be an artist or animator with experience of experimental practice in film or digital media, and be based in the UK. Celluloid, tape and digital technologies are all acceptable, in pure or hybrid form. For further information please visit www.animateonline.org.
| Credits:
Director: Ian Cross |
