History, Mystery & Oyssey: Six Portland Animators
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2023-08-20
Runtime: 91 mins
Director: Martin Cooper
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: History, Mystery & Oyssey: Six Portland Animators
Production Companies: Clear Spot Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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