The Only Shot
‘That was the only shot I ever took in my life. But it was successful: to this day I carry it in my chest…’- Jonas Biliūnas
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Greta SemionovaiteDirector
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Saulius PetreikisMusic
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Student
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Runtime:1 minute 18 seconds
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Completion Date:March 1, 2022
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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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 - University for the Creative Arts
Greta Semionovaitė is a Lithuanian animator who currently studies animation at the University for the Creative Arts. "The Only Shot" is her debut short animated film.
The Only Shot is a film about a young boy who explores the world through his imagination. His dream is to become a hunter because he thinks that will make him a real man. The film shows a darker side of childhood life in the countryside and early acquaintance with death and the consequences of the behaviour.
The film was made using traditional 2D techniques in digital software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. Both (real and imaginary) worlds are separated by visuals and sound. The real world is inspired by the Lithuanian countryside landscape. Boy's imagination takes place in imaginary jungles that are also separated using traditional Lithuanian music.