Stuart Dawson and Su Elliot won the 48-Hour Film Challenge at the Exeter Phoenix as part of Two Short Nights with their film The Existential Dilemma of Johnny Yo. We caught up with them, via Twitter with to find out more.
.The conversation so far…
DandCFilm:@RAprojects Hi there! You won the 48 hour film challenge at Two Short Nights – what was the film called? #2SN-48hr 1:36pm, Nov 30 from HootSuite
RAprojects: @DandCFilm Here is the link for the film http://www.vimeo.com/7505940 #2SN – 48hr 2:44pm, Nov 30 from Web
DandCFilm: @RAprojects what gave you the idea? 4:28pm, Nov 30 from HootSuite
RAprojects: @DandCFilm The yoyo was then a character. Existential search for self seemed appropriate. We like using objects/card effects. #2SN – 48hr 5:08pm, Nov 30 from Web
DandCFilm: @RAprojects Was this your first 48 hour challenge and what’s your background in film? #2SN – 48hr 5:17pm, Nov 30 from HootSuite
RAprojects: @DandCFilm Su is an animator, and currently doing an animation MA @ UWE. We also work on local shorts as part of the crew. #2SN – 48hr 5:32pm, Nov 30 from Web
DandCFilm: @RAprojects how was the experience compared to your usual work? #2SN – 48hr 6:06pm, Nov 30 from HootSuite
RAprojects: @DandCFilm We both enjoyed working in a smaller group and being able to focus in that way and express our ideas more. #2SN – 48hr 6:56pm, Nov 30 from Web
DandCFilm: @RAprojects Will you be doing more of this sort of thing in the future?And has it changed your approach to filmmaking? #2SN 7:01pm, Nov 30 from HootSuite
RAprojects: @DandCFilm For Su, filming live action has enabled her to be more comfortable to use this within her animation work. #2SN – 48hr 7:20pm, Nov 30 from Web
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The Existential Dilemma Of Johnny Yo from Stu on Vimeo.
