Dilemma
- Studio
- Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
- Distributor
- European Film Centre, Gala
Synopsis
Humanity has a choice: to use technology for good or ill. The rise and fall of civilizations over the ages is shown in a series of graphic images. Will we use our inventive abilities to benefit our world, or will our scientific advances lead to its ultimate destruction?
Credits
Directing
- Director
- John Halas
Producing
- Producer
- John Halas
Music
- Music
- Michael Amell, David Hewson
Animation
- Animator
- Computer Creations (Indiana), Eric Brown (Computer Animation Director), Shaun Reynolds, Kathy Levy
Art Department
- Storyboards
- Janos Kass
- Design
- Janos Kass
Production notes
The first fully digital animated film. Jim Lindner claims to have co-produced the film with John Halas; however, Halas and Batchelor does not give Lindner any production credit.
Awards
Best Short Film, Moscow, 1981.
Grand Prix, Thessaloniki, 1981.
Outstanding Film of the Year, London, 1981.
Mention de Qualite, Paris, 1985.
Nominee, Golden Palm, Best Short Film, Cannes Film Festival, 1981
Grand Prix, Thessaloniki, 1981.
Outstanding Film of the Year, London, 1981.
Mention de Qualite, Paris, 1985.
Nominee, Golden Palm, Best Short Film, Cannes Film Festival, 1981