AnyRun & Everyone
Anthony Farquhar-Smith directed the opening animation segment for this anthemic film, which brought together 18 animators from six countries to share an important message.Â
Creative Director Paul Jordan wrote the narrative piece that drives the film to shine a light on the powerful and personal role that movement plays in supporting mental health. On World Mental Health Day, the UK's pioneering mental health sports charity Sport In Mind shared the film as part of its new Saving Lives Through Sport campaign, aiming to help people feel connected before they reach crisis point.
Anthony's cheeky runner opens the animated portion of the piece, crafted with stop-motion replacement animation using 3d-printed models – a first for the experienced director.
A film made using this technique is animated three times: firstly as a hand-drawn 2d animatic, then sculpted in 3d, and finally brought to life on a physical set with models that have been printed and painted.
It’s a very involved process, spanning a multitude of traditional animation skills and cutting-edge technology.
This technique combines the old and the new to create something completely original.
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