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焦點製作室：Studio AKA ─ 由獨立走向奧斯卡 FOCUS ON STUDIO: Studio AKA – from independent to OSCAR
Studio AKA 是一間以倫敦為基地的動畫製作公 司，曾經多次奪得英國奧斯卡 ─ 英國電影電視 藝術學院獎(BAFTA)的獎項，以其作品具特質創 新而聞名。除了為客戶創作廣 告作品之外，他們 更 製 作了多部 得 獎 短 片，包 括：《 星 外 飛 仙》、 《 LOVE SPORT 》、《小動物救地球》、《我帶你 回家》；新作《晨早遇見雞》更被提名今屆奧斯卡 最佳動畫短片。 是次，我們由Studio AKA的第一部廣告作品及短片 開始，一起踏上他們的成名之路；當中更特別精選 了他們三十多部廣告短片呢！
星外飛仙 JOJO IN THE STARS 導演Dir：Marc Craste／2003／黑白B&W／13‘／ 無對白No dialogue 英國奧斯卡(BAFTA)最佳動畫短片，一個令人痛心的故事， 兩個相愛不能愛的人──空中飛人女藝人JoJo和崇拜她的 無名英雄。在這個荒涼美麗和殘酷的世界裡，他們面對著 帶有嫉妒的殺氣，一起作出了一個絕望的決定。 A heart-wrenching tale of two unlikely lovers: JoJo, a silver-plated trapeze artist and the nameless hero who worships her. Together they make a desperate stand in the face of murderous jealousy within a beautifully bleak and brutal world. * Best Animation Short Film, British Academy of Film and Television Art s (BAFTA) 2004 * Grand Prize (Short Film), the 8th SICAF – Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2004 * Best Short Animated Film, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2004
動畫廣告 1 Commercial Animations 1 COMPAQ – Web1／MULTIBURO – Frank2／LLYODS TSB – For The Journey1／ODEON DIGITAL3／ NATIONAL PALOOK – Swan Lake3／NATWEST – Mr Lucky1／MTV – Static In My Belly2／DUNDRUM2／ BMW – Road Monster3／NICKTOONS – Bus Montage4／ NICKTOONS – Colin Dance4／ITV – Celebrity Bugs2／ ITV – Mobile2／TELE2 – Family4／THE BIG WIN1／ LLOYDS TSB: G.I1／BUPA – Roddy2／BUPA – Sid2／ PEPERAMI – Neighbourhood1／GUINNESS – Seconds From Greatness1／BARCLAYS – Up & Under2
愛運動 LOVE SPORT LOVE Paint Balling (2’)／LOVE Big Game Hunting (2’)／LOVE Mountaineering (1’30) 導演Dir：Grant Orchard／2007／無對白No dialogue 特別為MTV和QOOB製作，包含11部一至兩分鐘關於運動 的短片。是次我們精選其中3部作品。
26 July 2012 (Thur)
9:45pm
98’／英國UK ／錄像video
London-based Studio AKA is a multi BAFTA-winning animation production company known internationally for its idiosyncratic and innovative work. Alongside an eclectic range of commercials created for clients, they have also produced some award winning short and medium-length films, including JOJO IN THE STARS, LOVESPORT, VARMINTS, LOST AND FOUND. The latest production, A MORNING STROLL was nominated for Best Animated Short Film of OSCAR this year. The directors of Studio AKA includes Marc Craste, Philip Hunt (Creative Director of Studio AKA), Steve Small, Grant Orchard, Kristian Andrews, David Prosser, Chris Gray and Clayton Junior (desinger). Studio AKA has collaborated with Studio SOI – a group of award winning animation directors based in Ludwigsburg & Berlin – on a number of projects and they represented them in the UK. Starting from the first commercial and short film by Studio AKA, it’s time to follow their path from independent to the road of OSCAR, including a special highlight of over 30 commercials all these years. (Directors for the commercial: 1 - Marc Craste, 2 - Grant Orchard, 3 - Philip Hunt, 4 - Steve Small, 5 - David Kamp, 6 - Kristian Andrews, 7 - Christopher Gray
LOVE SPORT including Eleven 1 minute short films about sports, made for MTV and QOOB. In this programme, we will highlight 3 short films of the series. * Best Achievement, Animated Commercials & Musical Videos Category * ANIMANIMA 2007
小動物救地球 VARMINTS 導演Dir：Marc Craste／2008／24’／無對白No dialogue 英國奧斯卡(BAFTA)最佳動畫短片提名，根據 Helen Ward 著、Marc Craste繪畫插畫的插畫書改編。面對鋪天蓋地的 城市化、人類的冷漠和魯莽，一隻小動物為著保存牠曾經 熟悉的僅有和平而鬥爭，牠那無私的行為，播下了改變的 種子，最終拯救了整個世界。 Based on the illustration book written by Helen Ward and illustrated by Marc Craste. In the face of overwhelming urbanisation, indifference and recklessness, a small creature struggles to remnant of the peace he once knew. His selfless acts of love plant the seeds of change that will ultimately prove the salvation of his world. * Nominee for Best Animation Short Film, British Academy of Film and Television Art s (BAFTA) 2009 * Shortlisted for an Academy Awards (OSCAR) * Grand Prize & Audience Prize, Bradford Animation Festival 2008
動畫廣告 2 Commercial Animations 2 SING UP – Tone4／DISNEY – Recycling2／ORANGE – Bright Top Ups4／SKYPE – Moments2／BBC – Winter Olympics 20101／GREEN FLAG – Ants4／SCIENCE MUSEUM – Who Am I?2／STATOIL – Goodnight5／ THE METH PROJECT – 70 sec Montage4+6+2／TOYOTA Avensis – Own The Road6／HERTZ – Auto Bliss2+7／ HERTZ – Carfirmation2+7／BBC – Olympic Torch Relay6
我帶你回家 LOST AND FOUND 導演Dir：Philip Hunt／2008／24’／英文旁白，無字幕 English narration without subtitles
廣島動畫節國際評審團特別獎，安錫動畫節得獎作品。根 據 Oliver Jeffers 的得獎兒童圖書改篇，成為這個關於孤獨 與友誼的故事，更特別請來Jim Broadbent說故事。某天， 男孩在家門前發現了一隻企鵝，並決定要帶牠回家⋯⋯ A magical tale of loneliness and friendship based on Oliver Jeffers award-winning children’s picture book, featuring narration by Jim Broadbent. One day, a boy finds a penguin on his doorstep and decides to take it home… * Special International Jury Prize, Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2010 * Grand Prix & Best TV Film & Serial, ANIFEST 2010 * Annecy Crystal for Best TV Special, the 33rd Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2009 * Special Distinction in TV Films, the 13th SICAF – Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival 2009 * has won 61 international awards to date
晨早遇見雞 A MORNING STROLL 導演Dir：Grant Orchard／2011／7’／無對白No dialogue 英國奧斯卡(BAFTA)最佳動畫短片，提名奧斯卡(OSCAR) 最佳動畫短片。多得Paul Auster在其著作《True Tales Of American Life》裡提及的一件真實事件，引發了這個 作品。某個早上，紐約客跟一隻雞在路上相遇，如是者超越 100年。 Loosely inspired by a real life event recounted in Paul Auster’s brilliant book, TRUE TALES OF AMERICAN LIFE. One New Yorker’s early morning encounter with a chicken, an event that plays out over 100 years. * Nominated for Best Animated Short Film, the 84th Academy Awards (OSCAR) 2012 * Best Animation Short Film, British Academy of Film and Television Art s (BAFTA) 2012 * Jury Prize in Animated Short Film, Sundance Film Festival 2012 * Junior Jury Award for Short Film, the 35th Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2011 * has won 30 international awards to date
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