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TEMPOMEDIA, Frankfurt / HUAWEI / 2019
Overview
Credits
Write a short summary of what happens in the film
A teenager discovers a fabulous creature and takes a picture of it. When he posts the unique snapshot on social media, it spreads like wildfire and everyone falls in love with the little creature from the forest that soon gets the name “Gnu Gnu”. But the hype also has its downsides: researchers are looking for gnu gnu and a few people start to fear that the creature could be dangerous.
Cultural/Context information for the jury
It reveals a clever twist to resolve of the plot, driving home the lesson about a responsibly handling content on social networks and their dissemination - a topic that could not be more relevant today. Smartphones are a central part of teenagers' everyday lives. They enable uncomplicated communication and connect people. Many users experience painfully that not every moment in life is intended for the public. The film draws attention to more responsibility in dealing with self-produced content.
Tell the jury about type(s) of animation used and summarise any relevant challenges or techniques.
The biggest challenge was to create a creature that would be immediately loved by everybody. The creature was more animal like then alien and combined from different examples existing in nature. Eyes and ears were especially important to create somehting relatable. Emotion was more important then being photorealistic.
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