Counting Sheep

A timid Cloud-Shepherd, Synne, protectively watches over his flock of sheep before a Thunder-Wolf appears behind the clouds to wreak havoc. In the chaos of the Thunder-Wolf’s appearance, Synne’s lamb is chased towards earth. Synne follows his lamb down to earth. Lightning pelts the ground and ignites a forest fire causing Synne to lose his arm and his lamb’s ribbon. Annike bleats in the distance which snaps him out his trance. He ignites a stick and uses this as a weapon to destroy the Thunder-Wolf. Synne releases Annike back to her flock upon the clouds, and he remains on earth.

  • Isabella Helen Bosmos
    Director
  • Isabella Helen Bosmos
    Writer
  • Siân Lee Durler
    Project Manager
  • Michaela-Lee Claassen
    Lighting Lead
  • Ivan Nelson
    Shading Lead
  • Jayden Welch
    Animation Lead
  • Noah Ferris
    Storyboard Lead
  • Dylan Greenwood
    Rigging Lead
  • Isabella Elario
    Environment Texturing Lead
  • Laeeqa Geyer
    Team Member
  • Pete O'Donoghue
    Sound Designer
  • Richard Vossgatter
    Music Composer
  • David Waugh
    Voice Actor
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 10, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    434 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    720p-25fps-stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The Animation School
  • The New York TV and Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    New York TV and Film Festival Premiere
    Silver Best Student Film
  • The Loeries 2023
    Cape Town
    South Africa
    October 5, 2023
    Cape Town City Hall
    Silver Graduation Film
  • Lagos International Festival of Animation
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    October 31, 2023
    Lagos International Festival of Animation
    Gold - Best 3D Animation
Distribution Information
  • The Animation School
    Distributor
    Country: South Africa
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Isabella Helen Bosmos

I am a Greek-South African artist that is currently living in Cape Town. I have always had a passion for creating art, which was fuelled by my love for animated films and video games.

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Director Statement

“Counting Sheep” was created to push visual boundaries and breathe new life into the fantasy genre. At its heart, our action-packed film promises to entertain and teaches us that sometimes you need to let loved ones go to allow them to flourish.