This project tackles the subject of evil in the abstract, and the various “responses” by human beings to it; these are represented here by the four characters. Does one cower in fear from the presence of evil, as Violet does? Or show indifference, like Mr. Gray? What about actively fighting it, as Lance chooses to do? And then there are those who join its cause with relish, as in the case of Madame Dragovitch. Evil itself is symbolized in Response by a sinister sculpture in a museum gallery, created by an unseen artist named Midnight Soul…
Work on this was quite fulfilling for me. I planned the characters, inside and out, and proceeded on to the script, then referred to that to do the animation. The finished film is composed of both drawings (for the close-ups and action shots) and dioramic shots.
I was born in Canton and have lived here or in the surrounding area all my life...I attended Malone College, which was once known as the Cleveland Bible Institute. That gives you a pretty good idea of the kind of school it was. I've since realized that I have masochistic tendencies; unfortunately, back in those days when I was choosing a college, I didn't know this--but they were at their height. I am at present commencing to hammer out a career as an author/illustrator. I already have several books self-published and I'll include a link to where those are available. I am single, as there are only about three-four other gay men in my area of Ohio, and I am always willing to consider possible matches. ;)
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RESPONSE, a Short Film
This project tackles the subject of evil in the abstract, and the various “responses” by human beings to it; these are represented here by the four characters. Does one cower in fear from the presence of evil, as Violet does? Or show indifference, like Mr. Gray? What about actively fighting it, as Lance chooses to do? And then there are those who join its cause with relish, as in the case of Madame Dragovitch. Evil itself is symbolized in Response by a sinister sculpture in a museum gallery, created by an unseen artist named Midnight Soul…
Work on this was quite fulfilling for me. I planned the characters, inside and out, and proceeded on to the script, then referred to that to do the animation. The finished film is composed of both drawings (for the close-ups and action shots) and dioramic shots.
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