CRADLE [2017]
Returning to the USA after losing both arms overseas, a young veteran battles phantom pains, prosthetics, and memories of his pre-war life while reaching for a sense of normalcy.
My undergraduate thesis film at the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts within the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Produced with the help of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educator's Forum, and 80+ wonderful Kickstarter backers.
FESTIVALS / AWARDS
– SHORTLISTED for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Short
– 2017 Student Academy Award® Winner, Animation
– 2018 Annie Award® Nominee, Best Student Film
– Best Animation, First Look Festival
– Rusty Casselton Award, Fargo Film Festival
– Aesthetica Film Festival (Official Selection), AnimaSyros Animation Festival (Official Selection), Annapolis Film Festival, Beloit Film Festival, Fargo Film Festival (Official Selection), Omaha Film Festival (Official Selection), St Cloud Film Fest (Official Selection)
IMAGE GALLERY
CREDITS
Written/Animated/Directed by Devon Manney
Music by Saad Haddad
Additional Music by Natalie Shaw
CAST
Devon Manney...................Will Kelly
Alexa Nikol Curran............Rachel Kelly
Trevor Larson......................Dr. Paulson
Rosie Richards...................Amelia Kelly
Colorists: Megan Mangiano + Margaret Spencer
Background Designers: Jennifer Lee + Tiffany Lam + Devon Manney
Music Engineer: Ryan J. Stewart
Faculty Advisors: Sheila Sofian + Trixy Sweetvittles + Candace Reckinger
Sound by Hannah Kubat
Sound Supervisor: Bethany Sparks