In this captivating mixed media short film, an animated bee’s search for pollen becomes a harrowing journey through climate devastated landscapes. The bee combs a field that has been in a drought, then she flies through a polluted cityscape and on to an overflowing dump, where she finally finds a lone flower pushing its way through the rubbish. After collecting its pollen, the bee makes her way home, through a torrential downpour and an old growth logging site, only to discover the forest and her hive engulfed in wildfire. Each of these settings was built from recycled materials, trash, found objects, and a couple stolen…er, borrowed toys (sorry Franklin).
This free installation of BEE will play on a loop from May 28 to 31, alongside displays of the sets for a closer look and even (gentle) touch.
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Jessica Hood – Lead animation artist
Via Litz – Animation artist
Pedro Chamale – Director of photography
Cindy Kao – Composition/foley artist
PAST CRITICAL REVIEWS for BEE
“Really beautifully done” – audience feedback
“A great way to see the effects of climate change” – audience feedback
“Where is my tractor, mommy?” – Franklin
Content Advisory:
Lightning, depiction of climate catastrophe
Venue
The Cultch Lobby
4 minutes
Vancouver, BC
- May 28 @ 5:00 pm FREE - Installation and Durational Film Screening
- May 29 @ 7:00 pm Q+A with the Artist
Festival Venue
The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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