Dead Air

Trunk (a Mechanic and Instrument Maker) and Clamp (his Driver) are researchers investigating and collecting the sounds of deep space planets as files implanted in bespoke devices.
Their equipment picks up an abnormal signal from a nearby planet, which they attempt to capture with life changing consequences.

  • Sam Wood
    Director
  • Sam Wood
    Writer
  • Sam Wood
    Producer
  • Sam Wood
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci Fi, Adventure, Fantasy, 3D Animation, Animation
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    3D Animation
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Royal College Of Art
Director - Sam Wood
Director Statement

Sam is a 3D Illustrator and Animator living and working in London. His work is influenced by horror movies badly recorded onto VHS tapes, collectable Mcdonalds Toys, Fish Tank Objects, Over the top game show hosts, theme parks, Godzilla, Czech Animation, Raggedy Ann and Andy and the idea that people in the middle of nowhere are making drawings and zines for no reason other than to swap them with their friends.

Sam’s work spans Short Films, GIF’s, Zines, Flyers and Editorial
Illustration.

Sam studied BA Illustration at Brighton University, graduating in 2020 and MA Animation at The Royal College Of Art, graduating in August 2023.