The Girl Who Cried Sick
'The Girl Who Cried Sick' follows a child hypochondriac as her escalating attention-seeking lies lead her parents to dismiss her complaints when she becomes genuinely ill. Inspired by the cautionary tale 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', this hand-crafted animation gives humour and heart to a grim true story. The intention for this production was to create a film that accentuates the tactile nature of stop-motion animation technology to immerse the audience in the colourful narrative world. The intricate sets, dynamic lighting and complex sound design enrich the visual experience, and encourage audiences to reflect upon their own childhood stories.
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Ruby TaylorDirector, Writer, Editor, Animator, Narrator
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Andrew TaylorFilm Composer, Animating Assistant, Additional Voices
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Kylie RoseCostume Seamstress, Puppet Construction Assistant, Additional Voices
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Student
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Runtime:3 minutes 7 seconds
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Completion Date:August 28, 2020
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Production Budget:115 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Kardinia International College
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Best Film at Odyssey Film Festival 2020Geelong
Australia
December 5, 2020
Best Film -
Official Selection for Top Screens 2021Melbourne
Australia
March 23, 2021
Official Selection -
Official Selection for Top Designs 2021Melbourne
Australia
April 17, 2021
Official Selection -
Rising Sun Award/Best Secondary Film at Setting Sun Film Festival 2021Melbourne
Australia
June 18, 2021
Setting Sun 2021 Opening Night
Rising Sun Award/Best Secondary Film
17-year-old filmmaker Ruby Taylor draws inspiration from the world around her, and the idiosyncrasies of those within it. With a stubborn eye for detail and a passion for hand-crafted creations, Ruby utilises stop-motion animation technology to immerse audiences in her colourful narrative worlds.