Sneeze Me Away is a 2010 animated short film written and directed by Ryan Grobins.
Premise A young boy by the name of Thomas, accidentally enters a fantastic, magical world full of unexpected occurrences and wondrous sights by sneezing with his eyes open, and now must enlist the aid of strange creatures to help him find his way home again.
Crew Writer and director: Ryan Grobins Backgrounds: Hyojung Kim Grobins Character Animation: Stanley Darmawan Additional Backgrounds: Rudy Sumarso, Onesuk Yang Music Composer and Orchestrater: Nicole Brady Cellist: Martin Penicka Pianist: Nicole Brady Sound Designer: Eddie Bye Additional Sound Production: Shane Rogers Modeller, Rigger, Additional Animation, FX, Shot Finaller, Editor, Producer: Ryan Grobins
Production Husband and wife team, Ryan and Hyojung spent two years working on the short animated film full-time in South Korea, not including another six months previous to the main production period spent working after hours on the previs in Australia. Hyojung painted the majority of the backgrounds, Stanley Darmawan completed the majority of the character animation, and Ryan did the majority of the other tasks. The backgrounds were all digitally painted in Photoshop, and the characters, while rendered using 3D software, were given a cel-shaded look.
The music was composed and orchestrated by the Australian composer, Nicole Brady. It was performed by The Orchestra of Vienna and Moravian Philharmonic, with solos performed by Martin Penicka (cello) and Nicole Brady (piano).
Accolades Hyart Film Festival - Best AnimationHyart Film Festival Park City Film Music Festival - Jury Choice Gold Medal for Excellence High Desert Shorts International Film Festival - Best Animation Canadian International Film Festival - Award of ExcellenceCanadian International Film Festival - 2011 Award of Excellence Winners Kids First! Film Festival - Second, Independent Short, Ages 5–82010 KIDS FIRST! Best Winners Australian Effects & Animation Festival - Finalist 8th Annual iP Short Film Contest - Finalist8th Annual Short Film Contest - Finalists & Winners Rome International Film Festival - Nominated, Best AnimationRome International Film Festival 2010 Nominees
Festivals Park City Film Music Festival, 2010 Crystal Palace International Film Festival, 2010 Animation Block Party, 2010 Australian Effects and Animation Festival, 2010 Jiff Theque, Ani Factory, 2010 Hyart Film Festival, 2010 Silicon Valley Film Festival, 2010 Rome International Film Festival, 2010 Croq'Anime, 2010 Philly Film and Music Festival, 2010 Cincinnati Film Festival, 2010 SoDak Animation Festival, 2010 Flatland Film Festival, 2010 Banjaluka, 2010 Linoleum Animation Festival, 2010 Radar Hamburg International Independent Film Festival, 2010 River's Edge International Film Festival, 2010 African International Film Festival, 2010 Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival, 2010 4th Winter International Festival of Arts, 2011 Athens Animfest, 2011 Sacramento International Film Festival, 2011 Downtown Boca Film Festival, 2011 High Desert Shorts International Film Festival, 2011 California International Animation Festival, 2011 Puerto Rico International Film Festival, 2011
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