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The Boy in the Whale Suit

Director:
Marie Toh
Kiki Teo
Michelle Wong
Country:
Singapore
year: 2014
Running Time:
8'16"
Technique:
3D computer
Category:
Student film
Producer:
Marie Toh
Distributor:
Marie Toh
The program:

Synopsis

Daiyu is intrigued by the boy in the whale suit who passes by her flat every day. She plays with her toy, until one day, it falls out the window. Fearlessly, she finds a way to retrieve her toy, and sees the boy from afar. It is a whimsical escapade exploring how children perceive each other.

Director's BIO

Marie Toh is a 22 year old Singaporean art student. She graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2014 with First Class Honours in 2D Animation Art. As an avid illustrator, her visual style draws directly from fine art, illustrations and photography. Amongst other things, she also has a particular liking for Surrealism. Her main inspiration for The Boy in the Whale Suit is Australian illustrator Shaun Tan. His visual aesthetics and narratives have played an important role in shaping the film as it is.

Contacts

marie.toh3@gmail.com