Create, a film by Dan MacKenzie
Create is the story of a young mad scientist sets out to create a pet monster within parallel worlds of an imaginary laboratory and the reality of the boy’s bedroom.
Credits
Written, Directed, and Animated by Dan MacKenzie
Co-producer — Nicholas Reichard
Fabrication Assistance — Dan Field
Puppet Clothing — Megan Miller
Prop Building Assistance — Britain Cramer
Lighting — Austin Rink
Compositing Assistance — Ed Rivero
Graphic Design — Gregory Sesma
Original Music and Sound — Martin Mayer
Voices — Louise Phillips and Phe
Additional music courtesy of DeWolfe Harmony
Thanks — Jason Maurer, Jeremy Moorshead, Debra Moorshead, Allison Neckman, Scott Kennell, and Leonard DeStefano
Release date: 2012
Country: USA
Duration: 2 min
Production notes
My senior film while attending SCAD. Created over the course of 6 months, shot all in my dorm room.
After a year since completion, I’m happy to finally put this bad boy online. I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for watching.
Awards
Winner – Best Student Animation – Savannah Film Festival
Official Selection – Fantastic Fest
Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival
Rejected – Student Academy Awards
Biography
Dan MacKenzie is a stop-motion animator based in Los Angeles, CA.
His feature animation credits include LAIKA’s ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, and Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, along with many television shows, including Amazon’s EMMY-winning Tumble Leaf.