Shorts
Strings
Director: Michael Rix
A businessman toils away at an office job day after day, filling his pockets, but emptying his soul. It is only when he is called upon to commit an act of bravery and kindness that he finally begins to understand what it means to be human.
Well executed Michael. You clearly put a lot of work into this piece. Nice work.
A simple but profound message on how giving makes us human. Beautiful!
Very well done!!!
Looks good Michael. to the point and well structured
Great stuff Mike a simple story well told
Brilliant!!!!Keep the good work Rix.
I always appreciate object animation, which we don’t see enough of. “Strings” uses a clever combination of Live Action and Animation to good effect.
Wow…lots of hard work went into this: sets, puppets, costumes, props. Stop motion takes so much patience. Kudos for that. Animation was a little too jerky overall. The story…I like the basic idea, but I have to admit I didn’t quite get how the robber/criminal was the one that
“cut the strings” and set the protagonist free. You’re almost there with this one. Keep up the good work!
This shows exemplary work in regard to sets, props, puppets and the incorporating of animation and live actors. I understand the premise but the message is garbled in the end with the thief. Yes he inadvertently breaks the protagonist free from his greedy web, but just returning the stolen “poor box” does not redeem him which I think was Michael’s point. Commendable work and I think Mike is headed in the right direction.
It was great in its cheesiness…and the ending ruined it. Rethink the ending Pinochio.
Well done! Cool. Good ending but just a little slightly preachy, . . . although good lesson for today!
Excellent short! Should have been the winner, but excellent nonetheless.
Loved this short! I too wish it would have won!
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