the Good LIfe
Animation, 3 min 53 sec, 2015
Playful critique on consumerism with a biting edge. Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Original music by Mike Carss and Vassil Vladimirov.
PROFILE
Animation, 4 min 30 sec, 2008
Socio-political allegory about surveillance and disposable identities. Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Original music by Pierre Yves Drapeau. Sound design by Normand Roger and Pierre Yves Drapeau.
SLIDE
Animation, 3 min 54 sec, 2005
Through a simple act of child’s play, a young boy confronts both his parent’s overwhelming protection and his own very real fears. Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Story consultant Ellen Besen. Music by Normand Roger. Sound by Normand Roger with Pierre Yves Drapeau and Denis Chartrand.
OOH LA LA
Animation, 1 min 10 sec, 2010
Composed of hand painted imagery in motion, this digital frame-by-frame animation playfully critiques the bonds of sensual partnerships. Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Original music by Mike Carss.
Der Fus Tort
Animation, 5 min 53 sec, 2001/2016
Ever wonder why great ideas are one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent exasperation? It might have something to do with the angels… Yiddish animation with English subtitles.Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Music produced and arranged by Yale Strom; performed by Zmiros. Sound by Normand Roger with Jean-Baptiste Roger.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH
Animation, 3 min 25 sec, 1999
An irreverent look at diapers and dolls, HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH is an animated short film about Suzy, a rag doll who celebrates her owner’s birthday by painting her bedroom. Written, directed, and animated by Sharon Katz. Sound by Normand Roger and Jean-Baptiste Roger.
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