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Obsessed with film, the internet and WordPress, Directors Notes is the place Rob gets to brings all his interests together and really geek out. When not writing for DN he can be found on Short of the Week or Vimeo.

Animation

Sumo Lake

A rapid re-telling of the story of “Swan Lake”, rapidly animated by Greg Holfeld using only the traditional tools of paper, pencils and coffee.

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Live Action

Everything is Dancing

Batman has really let himself go!

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Music Video

Blood on my Name

On the run after a botched robbery, Erwin, who’s experienced a change in heart, tries to take advantage of a deal he’s made for himself and fellow

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Animation

Brave

Surreal animation with a strong sense of style from Jasmin Lai.

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Live Action

Trolljegeren (Troll Hunter)

When I was young I developed two irrational fears, the first, bears, developed from a reoccurring dream I had. The second, trolls, originated from my

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Animation

Pop

We’ve talked a lot on DN in the past about how inventive animators, and in particular stop motion animators, are getting with their choice of creative

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Animation

Alma

Having worked on some of Pixar’s biggest features, including Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL-E & Up, Rodrigo Blaas obviously has a fine pedigree

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Animation, Asides

Kubrick

A beautiful animated tribute to the filmography of Stanley Kubrick. Animation made with mixing each Kubrick’s movies. Typography, colors, patterns and

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Art & Fashion, Documentary

Diary

Tim Hetherington, co-director of one of my favourite films of last year Restrepo, put his life on the line for his work and tragically died covering the events

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Animation, Asides

Path of Blood – Demon at the Crossroads of Destiny

When a lone samurai sets his course towards the path of blood, unknown dangers and terror awaits. Will his great swordsmanship be enough to survive the

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Animation, Music Video

Apache

This animated video for Apache by Danger Beach plays out like a record on a turntable, the animation progressing with each revolution. It’s a stunning

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Animation, Music Video

The Heretics' Gate

Relax and drift away with the hypnotic short The Heretics’ Gate by Doug Foster. It’s like watching a pint of Guinness settle to the sounds of

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