Experiencing Interruptions?

Useless Creatures

A mockumentary centered around Gene, a four floppy fingered creature looking for friendship.

  • Haley Monson
    Director
  • Haley Monson
    Writer
  • Abi Wahlig
    Key Cast
  • Brandon Linke
    Key Cast
  • Haley Monson
    Animators
  • Colton Barto
    Animators
  • Will Everman
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Genres:
    mockumentary, dark comedy, comedy
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Haley Monson

Haley Monson is a Philadelphia based animator recently graduated from University of the Arts in 2017.

Monson’s work is eclectic ranging from character driven pieces focusing on friendship to experimental background animations for musicals. She has worked in commercial fields as well as creating museum installation videos and small commercials.

Monson is currently completing her second teaching assistant gig at University of the Arts Pre College for animation and looks forward to collaborating with local artists on more short animations.

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Director Statement

I hope this film encourages others to find their differences empowering and unifying.