The Box

Oscar-winning animator Co Hoedeman and his newest creature come together in this enchanting and colorful fable about the joys and pains of growing up. No sooner has the paint dried than the puppet begins to take its first few steps and, urged on by the artist, begins to discover a wider world. He experiences the joys of playtime and sharing and eventually begins to spread his social wings. The film charts the shaping of a personality, and the evolution of a sense of self-awareness until the creature is ready to leave its protective environment. Live action, puppets and pixilation create this amazing world of fantasy.

Puppet

Film without words.

Honorable Mention, Education, Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 1991.
Gold Star Award, International Film and Video Festival, Sacramento, California, 1991.
Special Citation Award, International Children's Film Festival, Chicago, 1989