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Skylight
5 minutes | Family | 2009 | 
Canada
Animations / Comedies / Foreign / IndieFlix Official Selections
A cautionary mockumentary set against the foreboding backdrop of the Antarctic.
Synopsis"Skylight" is a mock animated documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in the Antarctic, possibly foretelling cataclysmic results for the rest of the world.
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Directed by
David Baas -
Written by
David Baas -
Produced by
Judy Gladstone
Sean Craig
David Baas - Skylight Website
Written by: David Baas
Produced by: Judy Gladstone
Sean Craig
David Baas
Cast
Narrator: Jason GrohCrew
Animator: Rob SilvestriAnimator: Sean Craig
Animation Production: Matthew Teevan
JOE ALTOMERE “Skylight” is an animated look at how the hole in the ozone layer is affecting our wildlife. It comes off as a comedy and induces several chuckles by way of its animal characters. Ultimately, though, it is very touching. The film effectively uses humor to drive home a serious point. What’s most incredible is how director David Baas was able to convey his message in such a short amount of time. If in less than 5 minutes, he was able to convince me to go out and try to save the world, I can only imagine what he could accomplish on a feature-length scale. ASIFA-East The Exposure Sheet a lovely film about the dangers of global warming, specifically to penguins. The combination of the voiceover material to the animation of the penguins was pretty hilarious.
Atlantic Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Phoenix Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Filmstock International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
da Vinci Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Dam Short Film Festival -- Honorable Mention (Won)
Delray Beach Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Action On Film International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Fantasia Festival (Montreal) -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Mountain Film Festival -- Audience Award Best Short Animation (Won)
Boston Underground Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
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Director
David Baas
