Second to None – A film by Vincent Gallagher
Second to None tells the story of the twins brother Herman and Frederick.
Second to None When Herman becomes the world’s oldest man, his younger brother Frederick (born just a minute later), makes it his life’s mission to steal the title by any means necessary. What follows is a meticulously crafted sequence of hilarious gags.
Credits
Animator – Jason Watts
Character Design – Pierre Butler
Production Design – Aoife Noonan
Costume – Miriam Donohue & Laura Anne Moone
Music – St. Francis Hotel
Release date: 2006
Country: Ireland
Duration: 7 min
Production notes
“I was looking to explore themes of drive and ambition when I read about Jiroemon Kimura becoming the world’s oldest living man”, Gallagher shared with S/W, as we discuss why he chose this particular story. “His predecessor only held the title for 13 days, so it got me thinking about this possible age old, or rather, old age rivalry“.
Awards
Best Animation – Irish Film & Television Academy Award
Best Animated Short – Savannah Film Festival
Audience Award – San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Festival
Best Animation – Kinsale Shark Award
Galway Film Fleadh 2016
James Horgan Award for Best Animated Short
Don Quijote Award for Best Animation (IFSS/FICC)
Biography
Writer/director Vincent Gallagher has teamed up with character designer Pierre Butler to bring ‘Second To None’ to life. Funded by the IFB/RTE Frameworks scheme, ‘Second to None’ is produced by Damian Farrell for Caboom
Filmography
Gallagher is currently working on a new animated short called Available Light and a live-action feature in development with Screen Ireland, for Treasure Entertainment.