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History, Mystery & Odyssey: Six Portland Animators

History, Mystery & Odyssey: Six Portland Animators

20231h 31m
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2023

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1h 31m

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Martin Cooper’s documentary feature explores the lives and work of six internationally renowned, independent animators and animation directors. These multi-award-winning artists are Jim Blashfield, Rose Bond, Joan C. Gratz, Zak Margolis, Joanna Priestley and Chel White. Their animated films span a period of over 40 years and reflect a wide range of techniques, from direct animation and classic stop-motion, through 3D models, clay painting, computer-generated imagery up to AI. History, Mystery & Odyssey is entirely filmed in Portland Oregon, where all these animators live and work.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Aug 20, 2023
Languages
English
Director
Martin Cooper
Production
Clear Spot Films
Clear Spot Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
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