EUROPEAN SHORT PITCH / 2019
INTENTION NOTE Although they seem very different, Luce and the Rock are quite alike. Luce lives in a small village, a place where she feels safe. This is exactly what the Rock is looking for as well, a safe place, away from the darkness! When the Rock enters the village, Luce sees in him an intruder who destroys everything on his way. Luce is strong and brave, but also imperfect and fragile. She wants to protect her world without realising she’s rejecting someone who needs help. The film follows the relationship between Luce and the Rock and its evolution. From misunderstanding to acceptance, from suspicion to empathy, from loneliness to friendship. Their fear of the dark brings them closer, and only together they can face darkness. In the end, the Rock makes Luce’s home a safe place again – by completing her world. The clear visual style, the thought out colour scheme and the use of light and dark emphasise the characters and the story. The film’s core audience are (but not limited to) boys and girls between 4-7 years old. The tone and style of the film is that of a tale: both fun and poetic, and full of adventure and emotion at the same time.
PRODUCTION NOTE Genre: Modern tale Genre: Animation Length: 10 minutes Audience: 5+ (kids and adults) Language: English, Flemish, French Production company: THURISTAR (Belgium)
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY In her work, Britt appeals to the child alive in each of us. Her first professional short Catherine travelled to 200 festivals worldwide, collecting 50 prizes along the way. Besides developing a new short, she’s also writing a series. She’s now 32 years old, but when she’s home alone, sometimes she’s still a bit afraid of the dark. britt.raes@gmail.com
PRODUCER'S BIOGRAPHY After starting out in live-action production, Perrine Gauthier was associate producer at an animation studio for 7 years, before partnering with THURISTAR (BE) and creating La Cabane Productions (FR). Now heading the creative development and financing of projects for both companies, Perrine produces international animated series and short films with authors and artists of various backgrounds. perrine@thuristar.com
Estimated budget: 180.000 EUR With the support of: The VAF/Film Fund Status: In development Looking for: Broadcasters, Distributors/ Sales Agents, Book Publishers, Co-Producers
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