Winner / OPEN FORMAT | Short Film

Into the Flame / Hue & Cry

Category Description

Any short form piece with a narrative emphasis

Project Description

As Floyd sits trying to process the disappearance of his cult obsessed wife, a moth burrows his way into his ear, setting off a series of visions and the adventure of his life. Pushed over the edge and past his breaking point, he's compelled to run headlong into the unknown.

On foot and out in the open, he can see them now-- their numbers are growing. He runs day and night. Finally, his feet give out and he collapses. Thinking for sure they will devour him, they pass overhead, showing no interest in him. Drained of the fear that propelled him forward, he walks on until his last ounce of energy is spent.

A final moth lands on his hand. He holds it up to eye level and stares it down. He's done running. He gives in, and in that release, he's granted access to what he wanted all along.

Credits

Company:
Hue&Cry

Written & Directed By:
Sean McClintock

Character Designers:
Timo Prousalis
Diego Abad
Sean McClintock

Designers:
Sean McClintock
Timo Prousalis
Diego Abad
Angie Yeun Son
Matt Deans

Lead Animator:
Timo Prousalis

2D Animators:
Diego Abad
David John Reyes
Travis Schmidt
Sean McClintock
Ryan Musselman
Reza Magsoodi
Lauren Cash

3D Animators:
Travis Schmidt
Ryan Musselman
Sean McClintock
Paul Wei
Anthony Palermo

Technical Direction:
Ryan Musselman
Travis Schmidt

Storyboard Artists:
Diego Abad
Timo Prousalis
Matt Deans
Sean McClintock

Concept & Story Assistance:
Sean McClintock
Timo Prousalis
Matt Deans
Diego Abad
Ryan Musselman
Travis Schmidt
Magnus Hierta
David John Reyes
Angie Yeun Son
Mariah Hourihan
Jeff Bybee
Whitney Green
Cloie Leger
Giao Roever

Executive Producers:
Magnus Hierta
Whitney Green
Sean McClintock

Senior Producer:
Jeff Bybee

Associate Producer:
Cloie Leger

Editors:
Sean McClintock
Danny Reidy

Compositors:
Angie Yeun Son
Ryan Musselman
David John Reyes
Travis Schmidt
Diego Abad
Richelle Son
Carly Johnson
Morgan Allison
Sean McClintock
Timo Prousalis

Cleanup Assistance:
Symbiosys

Drums:
Niccoló Chotkowski

Sound Design:
Niccoló Chotkowski
Guido Montalcini

Final Mix:
Overcoast