Every year, thousands of people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty at home attempt the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. Mark & Spencer of Curfew, Brooklyn, worked with Doctors Without Borders on this spot, “Across the Sea,” to call attention to the ongoing refugee crisis and to tell the story of the dual lives that Doctors Without Borders medical teams lead.
Q Department handled music and sound design for “Across the Sea,” with Matt Giordano of Plush serving as audio post mixer.
CreditsClient Doctors Without Borders Production Curfew, Brooklyn, NY Mark & Spencer, directors; Matt Batchelor, DP; Shelley Cheung, producer; Racey North, production designer; Garbriella Moses, wardrobe stylist; Joe Cecchini, location manager. Editorial Uppercut Paul La Calandra, editor. Color Company 3 Sophie Borup, colorist Music/Sound Design Q Department, New York Audio Post Plush NY Matt Giordano, mixer. VFX Lucas Sachs, visual effects. Casting The Pull Stephanie Porto, casting director. Stunts Chris Barnes, Riley Barnes, James Daly.
Top Spot of the Week: EHRAC, Animation Studio NOMINT Depict Life “In Limbo” As Families Search For Loved Ones
This animated film titled In Limbo depicts the journey of a heroic woman protagonist representing the countless families in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe (where Chechnya is situated) searching for their forcibly disappeared loved ones. Utilizing theatrical elements, the film highlights the unnatural disruption caused by enforced disappearances and delves into the profound trauma these families endure. It emphasizes their long battles with the domestic authorities as they seek answers. The film also underscores the vital role of community support in helping these families cope and continue their fight for answers, serving as a compelling call to action for justice and human rights.
Through intimate storytelling, In Limbo raises awareness of the ongoing uncertainty that leaves families in a perpetual state of limbo, unable to find closure.
Directed by Afterman--the animation duo consisting of Tsvetelina Zdraveva and Jerred North--and created and produced by London-based animation studio NOMINT, In Limbo was commissioned by the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC).
In a joint statement, Zdraveva and North shared, “Our film takes place on a theater stage, highlighting how such tragedies are far removed from ordinary life,” they continued. “The stage is circular, resembling an artificial, perpetually spinning obstacle course, with a target—the red tail lights—just within sight yet never within reach, symbolizing the family’s never-ending quest for justice.”
“We used a limited primary color palette to contrast the two worlds all families are pulled between. Minimalist compositions of starkly silhouetted characters and environments create the ominous atmosphere of a deeply painful and... Read More