Sir John Lubbock’s Pet Wasp – a micro-short film
Director:
Laurie Hill
A bit of news! I’ve just co-directed a new micro-short called Sir John Lubbock’s Pet Wasp.
It’s a collaboration with the excellent Osbert Parker.
We were very fortunate in finding a team of wonderful and talented people to help us bring it about.
The 2 minute version is here:
https://https://vimeo.com/297121305//
There’s also a 1 minute cutdown version on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqH4Ne-lkOw/
Details below:
Sir John has a problem with his pet wasp stinging him. Can he overcome its base urges through a tailored education programme and application of sweet treats? This documentary-fantasy chews over the thorny question with a delightful blend of cut out and stop frame animation styles.
Inspired by the life and writings of Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913) and the unnamed wasp.
An Anim18 and Animate Projects commission, supported by Lottery funds from Arts Council England, British Film Institute and British Council.
Directors: Laurie Hill and Osbert Parker
Producer: Abigail Addison at Animate Projects
Co-Producer: Osbert Parker
Animators: Laurie Hill, Osbert Parker and Ollie Griffiths
Animation Assistant: Thrishali Sumanasekera
Compositors: Laurie Hill and Michael Zauner
Editor: Julian Tranquille
Composer: Terence Dunn
Sound Designer: Rob Szeliga
I have a few film stills too!