Gulp (film)
Gulp is a 2011 British animated short film by Nokia and Aardman Animations. Wieden + Kennedy, an agency from Portland, is responsible for the campaign. It is considered a spiritual successor to another Aardman short, Dot. Gulp was filmed "on the world’s largest stop-motion set". The film is under 2 minutes long, and is followed by a behind-the-scenes featurette.[1] The co-directors were Will Studd and Sumo Science.[2]
| Gulp | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Will Studd Sumo Science Ed Patterson |
| Music by | Dominic Lewis |
Production companies | Nokia Aardman Animations |
Release date | 2011 |
Running time | 2 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Production
The film was shot on a Nokia N8, which was suspended over a beach. Sand sculptures were used in the production. Nokia Conversation explains "Breaking the Guinness world record, the largest scene in the film stretches over 11,000 square feet".[3]
Jay Clarke was the storyboard Artist for "Gulp"
Plot
ShortOfTheWeek describes the plot as "a Jonah-style adventure of a fisherman getting caught in a belly of a giant fish".[1]
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