Steps

The turbulent struggle between father and son. A minimalist epic.

  • Erik van Schaaik
    Director
    Under The Apple Tree, Vent, The Phantom Of The Cinema, Pecker
  • Anita van Dalen
    Producer
    Under The Apple Tree
  • Martin Fondse
    Composer
    Vent, Phantom Of The Cinema
  • Rinus Aarts
    Sound Design
    Under The Apple Tree
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    32,795 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Athens Animfest
    Athens
    Greece
    March 16, 2017
    World premiere
  • Golden Kuker Sofia
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    May 1, 2017
  • ANNY: Animation Nights New York
    New York
    United States
    August 12, 2017
    North American Premiere
  • Queen City Shorts
    Regina
    Canada
    June 28, 2017
  • Fest Anca
    Žilina
    Slovakia
    June 29, 2017
Director Biography - Erik van Schaaik

Erik van Schaaik started filming at the age twelve, creating super-8 short films that made it to international television. During his study graphic design Erik started working for Dutch television, creating a series of animation films, live action drama and documentaries, using a variety of styles and techniques. He continues to work in the field of animated features and shorts.

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Director Statement

STEPS originated from the beautiful song EVANESCENT by composer Martin Fondse to which I started doing some animation exercises, working directly inside the 3D computer software, how un-poetic this may sound. To my surprise a little story formed. With a big heart.