Private Project

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.

  • Ruby Taylor
    Director, Writer, Editor, Animator, Narrator
  • Andrew Taylor
    Film Composer, Animating Assistant, Additional Voices
  • Kylie Rose
    Costume Seamstress, Puppet Construction Assistant, Additional Voices
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 28, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    115 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Kardinia International College
  • Best Film at Odyssey Film Festival 2020
    Geelong
    Australia
    December 5, 2020
    Best Film
  • Official Selection for Top Screens 2021
    Melbourne
    Australia
    March 23, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Official Selection for Top Designs 2021
    Melbourne
    Australia
    April 17, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Rising Sun Award/Best Secondary Film at Setting Sun Film Festival 2021
    Melbourne
    Australia
    June 18, 2021
    Setting Sun 2021 Opening Night
    Rising Sun Award/Best Secondary Film
Director Biography

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.

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