The Global Search for Education: A Whimsical Take on Vampire Mythology in Dying to Defrost
This month on Planet Classroom, audiences can screen Dying to Defrost, directed by Heather Ann Abeyasekera.
Dying to Defrost: A Hilarious Twist on Vampire Lore
By Adi Moonilal Directed by Heather Ann Abeyasekera, Dying to Defrost is a whimsical, comedic take on vampire lore, flipping the traditional dark narrative on its head. Instead of brooding shadows, this 2D animated short presents a centuries-old vampire desperate to escape eternal cold. With its bold, flat colors and exaggerated character movements, the film bursts with comedic energy. The humor is perfectly timed, with playful...
The Global Search for Education: Sky O’Connell Offers Insights on Nico and Nickel
This month, audiences can screen Nico and Nickel on the Planet Classroom Network.
Friendship in Unlikely Places: A Review of Nico and Nickel
By Serena Wooten Directed by Sky O’Connell, Nico and Nickel is a short animated film that illustrates the notion that things are rarely as they seem. The visual style and direction are innovative, blending seamlessly to create empathy for the characters with minimal dialogue. From the first shot, the audience senses Nico’s loneliness purely from visual cues. The film opens on a sunny baseball field, where other children are...
Not All Things Need to be Left Unknown – A Review of The Oubliette
By: Luke Ramirez Created solely by Max Hendrickson, The Oubliette is extremely impressive for a single-person production. The combination of 2D animation and 3D animation give this short film a unique style. The sound design is also fantastic and helps immerse the viewer into the world, despite the lack of any dialogue. These aspects work together to convey a lonely and oppressive mood, which allows viewers to understand that the city...
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