This is another short film commissioned by the Dutch State Forestry or Staatsbosbeheer. For a second time I was asked to create a film that explains the environmental developments in a beautiful nature reserve called Oostvaardersplassen. This animation shows the changes needed for foliage protection, and the need to protect sapling trees from grazing deer. A more varied landscape ensures a more durable habitat for the endangered birds that depend on the area for nesting grounds and foraging.
Commissioned Work
Oostvaardersplassen
Dynamic and Changing
Credits
| Director: Marlyn Spaaij |
| Writer: Michiel Snijders, Marlyn Spaaij |
| Producer: Michiel Snijders |
| Design: Marlyn Spaaij |
| Animation: Marlyn Spaaij & Jelle Brunt |
| Sound & Mix: Jeroen Nadorp |
| Voice: Ingrid-Anne Boersen |
| Client: Staatsbosbeheer, Provincie Flevoland |
Process
Working with the park rangers was an absolute delight as I was allowed into the nature reserve that's closes off to the general public. I took many photo's of the surroundings and the animals, to be later used for inspiration while animating the film.
The production of the film took three weeks and I focused on a watercolor paint style, that was rough and sketch-like. On this second film I decided to use more bright and vivid colors giving it a more spring-time feel.
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