Sharing my first animation project at MAPP festival

Have you ever felt that someone’s perception of you was like a freeze-frame from a bygone era that no longer corresponds to the person you are today?

This past Thursday I shared my first animation project submitted to MAPP festival. The theme for this year’s festival was “intersections.” Submissions had to be 1 minute in length and spec’d to the building it would be projected on, the old Million Tapis building in the Mile End.

I interpreted the brief by exploring the intersection of time, perception and self-development. I wanted to explore the feeling of the journey of self-discovery and development while someone’s perception of you remains static.

Animation was an interesting medium to explore this through. Motion adds this dimension to drawing that you can make one thing blend into another. I really like playing with perspectives. It’s fun the way you can look at something from one angle, and then shift the perspective and the image turns into a totally different scene.

For those that missed it live, you can watch the video below:

A big thank you to for my buddy Niall Mutter for letting me use his song and to everyone over at MAPP for continuing to put on a festival in the heart of the Mile End that brings so many together.