From Napoleon Dynamite to 3D Animation: A Jared and Jerusha Hess Adventure

Key Highlights:

– Renowned duo, Jared and Jerusha Hess, creators of quirky cult classics like ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and ‘Nacho Libre’, are venturing into the world of 3D animation for their next project.
– This move adds the Hess team to the growing list of live-action filmmakers taking a 3D animated turn.
– The project details remain under wraps as of yet, but for anyone familiar with the Hess team’s unique storytelling, it’s going to be something to watch out for.

The Dynamic Hess-duo Does Not Disappoint

In a landscape where animation is flexing its muscles, it looks like Jared and Jerusha have decided not to be left behind in the 2D world. These two have proven time and again that their kooky characters and offbeat humor are not confined by cinematic boundaries. So if you thought Napoleon was Dynamite, hang onto your luchador masks, folks! Things are about to get more animated, more dimensional, and yes, probably more quirky!

Animation fans and Napoleon Dynamite’s, Nacho Libre’s or Gentlemen Broncos’ partisans might sense a distinct flavor of 3D popping off their screens soon. While we are not exactly sure what they are cooking, it will likely have a taste of their quirky comedic spices. Buckle up, folks, it’s about to get reaaaal animated in here!

Delve into the history of movie magic with the remarkable creators Jared and Jerusha Hess. Known for their eccentric characters, their films have created a unique niche in the world of cinema, including Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. They have now extended their creative frontier to animation with their recent critical masterpiece called Ninety-Five Senses.

“We found the unique concept of working with budding animators quite inviting, hence, we ventured into animation,” shares Jerusha. With a chance to interact and collaborate with new talents, the Hesses accepted the project offered by Utah’s Salt Lake Film Society under its MAST program, made for connecting experienced filmmakers with emerging ones. “The combination of mentoring and collaborating was appealing and hence, we jumped onto the opportunity,” adds Jared.

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Jared and Jerusha Hess teamed up with frequent collaborators and scriptwriters, Hubbel Palmer and Chris Bowman. They conceptualized the movie around the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing, which distinctly shapes the chapters of their animated short film – Ninety-Five Senses.

Being formally curated in the Academy Awards’ shortlist for Best Animated Short Film, this film has received numerous accolades at Cannes, Florida, Toronto, and Amsterdam. Humbly embracing the honor, Jared said, “Working with these profoundly talented animators was an extravagant opportunity indeed.”

They share insightful details about the film’s conception, their inspiring journey into the realm of animation, and their dynamic experience of working with a diverse animation team in the below conversation.

The duo also throws some light on their upcoming animated projects.

Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/ninety-five-senses-interview-with-co-directors-jared-and-jerusha-hess/