Beyond the Barrier

A young boy and girl find a way to remain friends in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  • Martha Mapes
    Director/Animator
  • Ian Roozrokh
    Writer
  • Jacob Bathish
    Compositor
  • Niko Gerentes
    Sound Editor/Mixer
  • Jeff Spitz
    Faculty Advisor
  • Nick Rissmeyer
    Title Design
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Animation, Stop Motion, Historical Fiction
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography

Martha Mapes is a stop motion animator hailing from Chicago. Growing up, she used to make little movies using her dolls as the stars. She has since graduated to using real handmade puppets and miniatures. She loves working with her hands, playing harp, and watching films.

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