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Memoir of a Snail Stop-Motion Animation: Inside Adam Elliot's Process
IndieWireStory by Mark Peikert
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Acclaimed stop-motion director Adam Elliot shares the gritty, behind-the-scenes process of creating his latest quirky, brown-toned animated film.
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- Elliot spent over a decade handcrafting the 'chunky wonky' sets and puppets, giving the film a unique, tactile feel that sets it apart from slick CGI
- Despite the muted color palette, the film explores Elliot's signature themes of loneliness and outsiderdom, telling a poignant story that's resonating with early festival audiences
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Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail Stop-Motion Animation