Rainbow-Man

A young boy struggles to come to terms with restrictions during the COVID-19 national lockdown. His attempts to lift the spirits of those around him are unsuccessful. Until he discovers a way to remind people that hope can be found at the end of a rainbow.

  • Dominic Phillips
    Director
    Pip Show (2015), Sister (2016)
  • Dominic Phillips
    Writer
    Pip Show (2015), Sister (2016)
  • Dominic Phillips
    Producer
    Pip Show (2015), Sister (2016)
  • Luke Phillips
    Key Cast
    Sister (2016)
  • Dorothy Phillips
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Adventure, Family
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 18, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Animation
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Worldwide 48x2 Animation Project
    Washington DC
    United States
    May 12, 2021
    Winner - Best Director
  • Animare Cartoon Film Festival
    Forlì
    Italy
    October 9, 2021
    Italian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Edinburgh Short Film Festival
    Edinburgh
    United Kingdom
    November 14, 2021
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Dominic Phillips

Dominic is a lecturer in Film & Television at Edinburgh College, Scotland. He has a passion for visual media and teaching Scotland's off screen talent of tomorrow.
Term holidays allow Dominic time to create his own independent, lo-no budget short films, often as a one man crew. These films have seen him receive awards for his Directing, Cinematography and Editing.
His latest film (a first attempt at an animated short film) "Rainbow-Man" won the 'Best Director' award in the Worldwide 48x2 Animation Project.

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Director Statement

The Rainbow is a symbol for many things, but in this film, it represents hope.
Hope that, one day (hopefully soon) these dark times will be behind us.
Hope that light and colour may once again fill our lives.
Just as the eponymous Rainbow-Man inspires hope in the people around him…
... it is my hope that this film can kindle hope in the hearts of those who watch it.
I hope🌈