Private Project

The Snow Man

A man goes on a journey through a snowstorm, encountering various wonders along the way.

  • Benjamin Brossett
    Director
  • Titus Cody
    Composer
  • Benjamin Brossett
    Writer
  • Benjamin Brossett
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Belmont University
Director Biography - Benjamin Brossett

Benjamin Brossett loves making movies that help people smile, but knows how often the best smiles feel bittersweet. With quiet observation and child-like wonder, he explores simple yet poignant truths through his stories. Ben grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and recently graduated from film school in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has had the privilege of directing several films. He has a passion for exploring new ways of storytelling, and his most recent work, “The Snow Man,” is his first attempt at animation. Ben hopes to keep making independent short films that evoke real emotion and bring smiles to faces, and one day hopes to create an animated television series.

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Director Statement

I made “The Snow Man” in order to start learning animation, and what began in February of 2020 as a story of loss and grief was distilled down to the feeling of loneliness, something I have struggled with a lot over the year 2020. Since I was young I felt a deep connection with the old Charlie Brown specials, with their plain portrayal of melancholy and loneliness that can be felt even during happy seasons. However, those specials also bring glimmers of hope that always encourage me to keep pushing on. With those animated specials as a guide in both style and theme, I sought to tell a story that reminds people it is possible to find charm, companionship, and contentedness even when the surroundings seem harsh and empty. It is a reminder that I desperately need now and then.