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Samuel Jerome Mason
An obsessive world-builder, Samuel Jerome Mason's inspiration stems from artists like Terry Gilliam and Jim Henson. His journey began at Central Saint Martin's, where his student short garnered attention, leading to a mentorship with director Pete Candeland. This propelled Sam into directing global campaigns for notable brands and music videos for Sofi Tukker.
Sam's craft reflects a lo-fi/hi-fi hybrid approach, often using emerging technologies to add texture and realness to his films, as seen in his collaboration with Hugo Marie for Little Things. His work, echoing the Baroque and Bauhaus movements, aims to create a blend of animation and traditional film, focusing on creating moving paintings rich with emotion and detail, while retaining a playful and romantic essence.
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Jay & Jin
Jay and Jin, two visionary animation directors hailing from Thailand, seamlessly merge their architectural background with the artistry of animation, crafting a distinctive and innovative storytelling experience.
Their unique style is marked by a harmonious blend of 2D and 3D techniques, conceptual narratives deeply rooted in cultural perspectives, and a nuanced sensitivity towards capturing transient moments. Currently, they serve as commercial animation directors, steering global campaigns, crafting visuals for A-list artists, and contributing to narrative worldbuilding in films.
In their two most recent original animated films, Himmapan and A Place to Call Home, Jay and Jin explore the fictionalized landscapes of Thailand, using their avant-garde animation techniques to vividly capture the essence of Southeast Asian culture. This dynamic duo is committed to preserving and showcasing the cultural richness of their homeland through the captivating, transformative medium of animation, creating a bridge between tradition and innovation in the vibrant tapestry of their cinematic storytelling.
Laser Days
Animator Jack Wedge and game designer Will Freudenheim are LASER DAYS, an innovative world building studio that uses real-time game engines and animation to tell stories. First collaborating as teenagers on surrealist animated short films, their shared passion for science fiction, experimental media, and ecological systems is the foundation for their creative partnership as environmental storytellers.
Laser Days was formed to pioneer novel and experimental techniques to create new kinds of media, to play inside digital worlds that feel alive and dynamic. This improvisational approach to the workflow enables their characters to interact with the environment around them, creating opportunities for accidents and surprises along the way which in turn informs the narratives that emerge. From their mesmerizing animated films and games to their immersive live performances and installations, Laser Days elevates their environments to take on an active role, propelling the narrative and shaping the destinies of characters.
Laser Days is leading the next wave of animation, manifesting what’s possible when you blend innovative technology with boundless creativity.
