– Modern Films is partnering with Shorts International and Picturehouse Cinemas to showcase the work of Oscar-winning animator, Adam Elliot.
– The occasion, “Adam Elliot Day”, includes screenings of Elliot’s Oscar-nominated film, “Memoir of a Snail”, as well as his five short animated films.
– This event, available on ShortsTV, is a tribute to Elliot’s unique and innovative stop-motion animation style, revered globally.
A Trove of Stop-Motion Wonders on Adam Elliot Day!
Step into Elliot’s Whimsical Clay-Moulded World!
If Looney Tunes had a baby with Oscar Wilde, and that baby took up clay animation – you’ve just imagined Adam Elliot’s approach to animation. The Oscar-winning animator’s quirkiness is on full display in “Memoir of a Snail”, a delightful tour-de-force about mollusk memoirs. But wait, there’s more! You can also feast your eyes on Elliot’s stunning array of short animated films. More brilliance per pixel ratio in a season-long binge of any popular streaming series. Move over, Netflix! ShortsTV is pulling out the big guns.
ShortsTV hosts Elliot’s Animated Extravaganza
Modern Film’s partnership with Shorts International and Picturehouse Cinemas gives stop-motion enthusiasts the opportunity to get inside Adam Elliot’s creative noggin. Talk about animation nation! If you aren’t planning your weekends around this event, you might need to have your flicks preference engine recalibrated. This is pure, unadulterated stop-motion magic we’re talking about, people!
Get Your Popcorn and Clay Ready!
So grab your popcorn and, of course, a tiny pile of clay (we all have that just lying around, right?!). There’s nothing to snail at here, folks, we’re about to get animated with the Elliot extravaganza that’ll even make the inanimate come to life.
Hot Take:
With this showing of Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’ and his other short films, it’s clear that there’s never a dull moment in the world of 3D animation. Seriously, who knew there would be a day when the escapades of a snail or the tender craftsmanship in clay could turn into Oscar-nominated masterpieces? Elliot’s work is a reminder that in a world often weighed down by reality, we can always look to the impostor snails and clay magic for a hearty chuckle and a heartwarming sigh.
Adam Elliot: A Creative Genius Presented by Modern Films
Modern Films brings you a sensational display of the creativity of the Academy Award-winning stop-motion animator Adam Elliot with Special screenings of his critically acclaimed work, the Oscar-nominated MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, along with a platform to sare all five of Elliot’s short films on ShortsTV.
Embellished with the vocal brilliance of Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Nick Cave, Dominique Pinon, and Jacki Weaver, MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is a captivating narrative of an outsider’s voyage towards self-confidence hidden amidst the chaos of day-to-day life. Get ready to take a captivating journey through Elliot’s ‘Trilogy of Trilogies’, leading towards the unique viewing experience of Memoir of a Snail.
Image Credit: Modern Films
Join us on a special night, Monday 10th March, for ‘Relaxed Screenings’ of MEMOIR OF A SNAIL at Picturehouse Cinemas across various locations. Designed for maximum comfort for those seeking additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia.
Elliot’s short films, along with an exclusive interview with the filmmaker, can be streamed directly to your home through ShortsTV via Amazon Prime Video and on the ShortsTV+ app. This unique experience offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into Elliot’s mind, exploring his inspirations, craft, and dedication towards stop-motion storytelling.
How To View:
Take this memorable journey now – MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is playing in cinemas now. Book your tickets for accessibility-friendly Screenings at Picturehouse Cinemas HERE
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The Adam Elliot shorts are poised for streaming on the ShortsTV channel with Amazon Prime Video subscription service.
Watch timeless animated shorts with the ShortsTV+ app, available for download at £3.99 p/month or £39.99 annual subscription App Store / Google Play
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/adam-elliot-day/