48 Hour Filmmaking Competition
2019 - Jumbo
Concept
Jumbo was made as part of VF 48Hours 2019.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Nature Run Amok
- A double take
- An overhead shot
- Laughter
- Wind
My Roles
Co-Director / Co-Writer / Animator / Camera
Software
After Effects / Illustrator
Jumbo was made as part of VF 48Hours 2019.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Nature Run Amok
- A double take
- An overhead shot
- Laughter
- Wind
My Roles
Co-Director / Co-Writer / Animator / Camera
Software
After Effects / Illustrator
Awards and Nominations
- Winner for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Wellington City Shortlist (Top 25)
- Nominated for Best Sound Design (Wellington)
- Nominated for Best Animation (National)
- Nominated for Best Duo Team (National)
The Team
This year we entered as a duo team consisting of myself (Co-Director, Co-Writer, Animator and Camera) and Adam Reynolds (Co-Director, Co-Writer, Editor, Voice).
- Winner for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Wellington City Shortlist (Top 25)
- Nominated for Best Sound Design (Wellington)
- Nominated for Best Animation (National)
- Nominated for Best Duo Team (National)
The Team
This year we entered as a duo team consisting of myself (Co-Director, Co-Writer, Animator and Camera) and Adam Reynolds (Co-Director, Co-Writer, Editor, Voice).
2017 - The Real Rare Arctic Firefly
Concept
The Real Rare Arctic Firefly was made as part of HP 48Hours 2017.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Z-Grade
- Character: A Female
- Sound Effect: Wilhelm Scream
- Technical Element: Smash Cut
We also entered the 'Ultra' challenge this year, which required us to make a sequel to one of our previous films. We choose to make the sequel to Rare Arctic Firefly, from 2014. We also had to use all of the elements from that year which were:
- Character: Morgan Foster (A liar)
- Prop: Ball
- Dialogue: “Not with that you’re not”
- Technical Element: Extreme close up
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
Photoshop / After Effects / Illustrator
The Real Rare Arctic Firefly was made as part of HP 48Hours 2017.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Z-Grade
- Character: A Female
- Sound Effect: Wilhelm Scream
- Technical Element: Smash Cut
We also entered the 'Ultra' challenge this year, which required us to make a sequel to one of our previous films. We choose to make the sequel to Rare Arctic Firefly, from 2014. We also had to use all of the elements from that year which were:
- Character: Morgan Foster (A liar)
- Prop: Ball
- Dialogue: “Not with that you’re not”
- Technical Element: Extreme close up
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
Photoshop / After Effects / Illustrator
Awards and Nominations
- Winner for Best Animation (Grand Finals)
- Winner for Best Original Score (Grand Finals)
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Winner for Best Original Score (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Female Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Use of Sound Effect (Wellington)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), Mary Guo (Background Artist), Max Telfer (VFX), Rachel Simon and Reagan Morris (Voice Actors) and Ewan Clark (Composer).
- Winner for Best Animation (Grand Finals)
- Winner for Best Original Score (Grand Finals)
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Winner for Best Original Score (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Female Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Use of Sound Effect (Wellington)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), Mary Guo (Background Artist), Max Telfer (VFX), Rachel Simon and Reagan Morris (Voice Actors) and Ewan Clark (Composer).
2016 - Wellingtopia
2016 - Wellingtopia
Concept
An animation about a young boy, suffering through the apocalypse, who makes an unconventional friend.
Wellingtopia was made as part of the HP 48 Hour Filmmaking Competition in 2016.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Dystopia
- Character: Charlie Flowers (A thoughtful character)
- Prop: Wool
- Dialogue: “One more time”
- Technical Element: Rack focus
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator
An animation about a young boy, suffering through the apocalypse, who makes an unconventional friend.
Wellingtopia was made as part of the HP 48 Hour Filmmaking Competition in 2016.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Dystopia
- Character: Charlie Flowers (A thoughtful character)
- Prop: Wool
- Dialogue: “One more time”
- Technical Element: Rack focus
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator
Awards and Nominations
- NZ Grand Finalist
- Nomination for Best Original Score (Grand Finals)
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner of Best Original Score (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Script (Wellington)
- 1st Audience Favourite (Heat 6)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), Max Telfer (VFX), Rachel Simon and Dan Collins (Voice Actors) and Ewan Clark (Composer).
- NZ Grand Finalist
- Nomination for Best Original Score (Grand Finals)
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner of Best Original Score (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Director (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Animation (Wellington)
- Nomination for Best Script (Wellington)
- 1st Audience Favourite (Heat 6)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), Max Telfer (VFX), Rachel Simon and Dan Collins (Voice Actors) and Ewan Clark (Composer).
2015 - Let’s Play
2015 - Let’s Play
Concept
Let's Play was made as part of the Rialto 48 Hour Filmmaking Competition in 2015.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Musical
- Character: Harper Harrison (Thoughtless)
- Prop: Bread
- Dialogue: “Oh really”
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
ToonBoom / After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator
Let's Play was made as part of the Rialto 48 Hour Filmmaking Competition in 2015.
We were required to incorporate the following elements:
- Genre: Musical
- Character: Harper Harrison (Thoughtless)
- Prop: Bread
- Dialogue: “Oh really”
My Roles
Animator / Editor / Co-Writer
Software
ToonBoom / After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator
Awards and Nominations
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner of Best Animation (Wellington)
- Winner of Best Original Song (Wellington)
- 1st= Audience Favourite (Heat 8)
- Nominated for Best Director (Wellington)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), , Max Telfer (VFX) and Dan Collins (Voice).
- Wellington City Finalist
- Winner of Best Animation (Wellington)
- Winner of Best Original Song (Wellington)
- 1st= Audience Favourite (Heat 8)
- Nominated for Best Director (Wellington)
The Team
This year our team consisted of: Mata Freshwater (Director, Illustrator and Co-Writer), Sumana Freshwater (Producer), , Max Telfer (VFX) and Dan Collins (Voice).