Kate Renshaw-Lewis' Hand-Drawn 'Busy Bodies' Wins Slamdance Grand Jury Prize, Earns Sundance Nomination
Kate Renshaw-Lewis received the Grand Jury Prize for her animated short "Busy Bodies" at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film has also been nominated for Best Film at Sundance. This animated work showcases a quirky factory where small, hat-wearing figures skillfully produce red rubber gloves and odd fish products. Renshaw-Lewis describes the film's exploration of the strange processes behind everyday items' availability. Drawing inspiration from Rube Goldberg's designs, her animation combines inkjet and screen printing techniques, culminating in a colorful and dynamic finale. Viewers can find additional details on her Instagram page.
Key facts
- Kate Renshaw-Lewis created the short animated film 'Busy Bodies'.
- The film won the Grand Jury Prize for best animated short at Slamdance Film Festival.
- It was nominated for Best Film at Sundance Film Festival.
- The animation is entirely hand-drawn, combining inkjet and screen printing techniques.
- The film depicts the creation of red rubber gloves and the packaging of vague fish products.
- Tiny hat-wearing creatures reminiscent of factory workers complete tasks like clockwork.
- Renshaw-Lewis says the film emphasizes 'the mystery and absurdity behind how we get items that are so readily available to us.'
- The work is inspired by Rube Goldberg machines, named for Reuben 'Rube' Goldberg (1883-1970).
Entities
Artists
- Kate Renshaw-Lewis
- Reuben Goldberg
- Rube Goldberg
Institutions
- Slamdance Film Festival
- Sundance Film Festival
- Vimeo
- Colossal