| Negative Space | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ru Kuwahata Max Porter |
| Produced by | Edwina Liard Nidia Santiago |
| Cinematography | Nadine Buss Simon Gesrel |
| Edited by | Max Porter |
| Music by | Bram Meindersma |
| Production company | Tiny Inventions |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Country | France |
Negative Space is a 2017 French stop motion animated short film by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards. It is based on a poem by Ron Koertge.
Plot
A nostalgic look at a father (a traveling businessman) and his complicated relationship with his left-behind son alongside the efficient skill of packing.
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 15 reviews, and an average rating of 8.40/10.
Accolades
- Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film nomination (2017)
- Best Animated Short: Richmond International Film & Music Festival (2018)
References
- "Negative Space (2017)". en.unifrance.org. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- "90th Academy Award Animated Short Film Nominees". The Oscars 2018. Disney Enterprises, Inc. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- Negative Space, the Oscar-nominated short film based on one of my poems, has finally been released for viewing on the web. Take a look! - Vampire Planet: Poems on Tumblr
- "NEGATIVE SPACE - Whistler Film Festival". Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- "Negative Space (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- "Dear Basketball" wins Best Animated Short Film-Oscars on YouTube
- "Home". Richmond International Film Festival. Retrieved 2018-05-07.