Little Things

Can the repetition of mundanity endure under extreme circumstances? Seven stories in one, as several seemingly unconnected characters feature in a blend of observational and surreal scenarios. Largely without dialogue, the scenarios involve sustained character-led comedy as each individual character is seen to face everyday situations that develop as only animation can. Does the dramatic event in their lives bring the characters together, or do the little things in life carry on as before?

Seven Characters

2D drawn. Hand-inked line. Digital paint. Treated in After Effects.

Each character scenario was designed and drawn by a different animator, reflecting their individual style and personality. This added a fresh and unique look to the film as a whole, in addition to the unexpected element of the individual characters beginning to interact.

British Animation Award, Most Creative Use of Sound, 2004.
Finalist, British Animation Award, Best Comedy, 2004.
Finalist, British Animation Award, Craft Award, 2004.
Gold Award, Best Short Film, Fantasia International Film Festival, Montreal, 2004.
Third Prize, Best Short Animation, Anima Mundi, Rio de Janeiro, 2004.
Best Animated Film, West Chester Film Festival, 2004.
Golden Scales (Audience Award for Best Film), SNIFF, Novo Mesto, Slovenia, 2004.
Nominee, Best Short Animation Film, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 2005