Instant Animation
An intimate look into the career of beloved camera-less animator Richard Reeves.
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Ted StensonDirector
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Ryan Von HagenProducer
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Short
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Runtime:13 minutes 17 seconds
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Completion Date:November 13, 2024
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Production Budget:1,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, 35mm, 16mm
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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GIRAF Festival of Indpendent AnimationCalgary
Canada
November 16, 2024
World Premiere
Distribution Information
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Quickdraw Animation SocietyDistributorCountry: CanadaRights: All Rights
Ted Stenson is a writer and filmmaker based in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from the MFA Theatre program at the University of Calgary with a degree in Playwriting. Produced through the Telefilm Talent-to-Watch program, Ted's first feature film EVENTS TRANSPIRING BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME premiered at VIFF in 2020 and screening at over 15 festivals in North America, this film won several awards including the Reel Canadian Indie award at the Canadian Film Festival and Best Long Form Narrative at the 2023 Stinger Awards. In 2022, Ted wrote and directed LIVING WITHOUT MENACE (CUFFDocs 2022), a documentary about the Alberta Rat Patrol that is currently available on CBC Gem.
As an outsider to the world of animation, this project was an amazing opportunity to get to know the creative force that is Richard Reeves, as well as the amazing community of artists at the Quickdraw animation society. Richard has a unique and totally endearing presence. His dedication to the craft of animation, as well as his dedication to help others in their artistic pursuits, is truly inspiring. Hopefully, this film communicates Richard's creative wizardry, his magnetic personality and his tireless mentorship of fellow artists.