‘Unshaded’ is a stop-motion animation made from plasticine. It explores the notion that no matter who you are, there is always a place of belonging for you. The animation is initially shot in a black and white world, reflecting the character’s thoughts of loneliness and insecurity. The character is confronted by unfamiliar creatures who seek to gain their colour back by signalling to him to tap them on the head. He does this and in return his world is restored to colour. The character realises that together they can bring happiness to each other and ultimately belong even though they may have evident differences.
Under the category ‘Secondary Animation’, Hayley Warnock, Benalla, Victoria, was the Screen It 2012 winner.
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Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002657
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Childrens Films → Films by children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Alienation (Social psychology)
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Friendship
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alienation (Social psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Identity (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Identity (Psychology) in children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation