SYNOPSISMy dad taught me how to pack.

TECHNICAL INFO:Duration: 05:30Year: 2017Country: FranceTechnique: Stop motion (puppets)

DIRECTORS BIOGRAPHY:Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata are a filmmaking duo based in Baltimore, USA.Collaborating for over a decade as “Tiny Inventions”, they have directed short films, TVcommercials, music videos and comics. Produced by Ikki Films and Manuel Cam Studioin France, “Negative Space” is their fourth professional film.

FILMOGRAPHY:Max & Ru: Negative Space (2017)

Perfect Houseguest (2015) Between Times (2014) Something Left, Something Taken (2010) Electric Car (2009) * music video Davy Crockett in Outer Space (2008) * music video

Max Porter: POP! (2011) Red Things (2003)

Ru Kuwahata: Forget Me Not (2005) Daikon Ashi (2004)

CREW

Director / Writer: Max Porter & Ru KuwahataProducer : Nidia Santiago & Edwina LiardCo-producer: Jean-Louis Padis

Poem written by: Ron KoertgeVoice:Albert BirneySet Decoration: Ru Kuwahata, Marion Lacourt, Victoria Tanto, Max PorterPuppets: Ru Kuwahata, Satoru Yoshida, Tomas Gebcyznski, Max PorterAnimation lead: Sylvain DerosneAdditional animation: Eric Montchaud, Ru KuwahataCinematography lead: Nadine BussAdditional cinematography: Simon Gesrel, Max PorterProduction / Post-production management: Nidia Santiago, Edwina LiardProduction Assistants: Philippe Baranzini, Walid Païenda, Fred Borja, Lucile Pellerin,Maxime Lebalanc, Juluien Renrad, Willy FairPost-Production: Max Porter, Sami Guellai, Pierre Morin, Ru KuwahataEditing: Max PorterMusic & Sound Design: Bram Meindersma*posée et enregistrée avec le soutien de la SACEM en association avec CiclicVoice Recording: Keviln Hill, CASColor Grade:Thibaut PétillonSound Mix: Matthieu Langlet

---Studio Providers---Voice recording facility:Studio UnknownDecoration: Ciclic AnimationPuppets: Moving PuppetsAnimation: Ikki Inc.,Manuel Cam Studio, Tiny InventionsPost production: Ciclic Animation, Ikki Inc.Color correction: Royal PostSound mix: EclairTypography: YouWorkForThemInsurance: Gras SavoyeBank: CICAccountant: Lebrun AudiovisualDistribution: Luce Grosjean

---Funding----Avec la participation du Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée - ContributionFinancière-Avec la participation d’Arte France - Unité de Programmes Cinéma-Avec le soutien de Ciclic-Région Centre - Val de Loire, en partenariat avec le CNC-Avec le soutien de la Mairie de Paris en partenariat avec le CNC-Avec le soutien du CNC (Nouvelles Technologies en Production)-Avec le soutien de la SACEM en association avec Ciclic-Avec le soutien de la Procirep et de l’Angoa-Funding has been made possible by Puffin Foundation Ltd.-Marcella Brenner Grants for Faculty Research Development from Maryland InstituteCollege of Art

* Festival International du Film d'Animation d'Annecy (France) : Prix Fipresci + Mention spéciale André Mar-tin pour un court-métrage français* Anima Mundi - Festival Internacional de Animação do Brasil (Brazil) : Grand Prix Anima Mundi + Best Ani-mation Technique* Insomnia - International Animation Film Festival (Russia) : Special Prize* Spark Animation (Canada) : Best Stop Motion* Linoleum International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival (Ukraine) : Special jury mention for Best Storytelling* Animanima (Serbia) : Special Distinction of the jury* Fantoche - International Animation Film Festival Baden/Switzerland (Swiss) : Audience Award* BAICFF - Bay Area International Children's Film Festival (USA)* Stop Motion Barcelona Short Film Festival (Spain) : Jury Award* Split Film Festival - International Festival of New Film (Croatia) : Honorable mention* ANIMA - Córdoba International Animation Festival (Argentina) : Special mention* Animatou (Swiss) : Special mention* Pixelatl (Mexico) : Special mention* Indie-AniFest - Korean Independent Animation Film Festival (South Korea) : Jury Special Prize* Mecal - Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes y Animación de Barcelona (Espagne)* Fresh Off the Grill Film Fest (USA)* IndieLisboa - Festival Internacional de Cine Independente (Portugal)* Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People (Grèce)* IndieJúnior Allianz - International Children’s and Youth Film Festival of Porto (Portugal)* BuSho - Budapest Short Film Festival (Hungary) : Best Animation Award by student jury + Best Animation Award by professional jury* TAFF - Turku Animated Film Festival (Finland) : Audience Award* New Hampshire International Film Festival (UK) : Jury Award Best Animation* Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival (UK) : Special mention* Prix UniFrance du Court-Métrage (France) : Prix Movistar+ – Prix UR Sveriges * 3D Wire (Spain) : Best International Short Film* TIAF - Taichung International Animation Festival (Taiwan) : Grand Prix* KROK International Animated Film Festival (Russia/Ukraine) : Grand Prix* Festival du Film Court en Armagnac (France) : Prix du film d'animation* Cinemaforum (Poland) * Craft International Animation Festival (Indonesia) : Personal special mention* Kaohsiung Film Festival (Taiwan) : Outstanding Selection Award* KDIAF - Kuandu International Animation Festival (Taiwan) : KuanDog Prize of International Short Films* Fargo Film Festival (USA) : Honorable mention* Multivision - International Festival of Animation Arts (Russia) : Grand Prix* KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival (Netherlands) : Best Animated Short* Zinebi - Festival Internacional de Cine Documental y Cortometraje de Bilbao (Spain) : Grand Award* Cyber Sousa - Xiamen International Animation Festival (Chine) : First Prize of the Best Short Animated Film* TAF - Thessaloniki Animation Festival (Greece) : First Place* ReAnimania - International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan (Armenia) : Best Short Film Award* LICFF - Lahore International Children's Film Festival (Pakistan) : Best Short Animation Film* DAFF - Dublin Animation Film Festival (Ireland) : Best International Short Film + Best Soundtrack/Use of Foley

PRESELECTED TO OSCARS and CESAR 2018and selected throught 100 festivals

AWARDS

CONTACT INFORMATION

PRODUCTION

company: Ikki Filmsname: Nidia Santiago & Edwina Liardaddress: La Lardiere 37460 Orbigny, Francetel: +33 (0)9 78 04 98 58email address: contact@ikkifilms.comwebsite: www.ikkifilms.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IKKI-FILMS

COPRODUCTION

company: Manuel Cam Studioname: Jean-Louis Padisaddress: 13-15 rue Novion 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine, Francetel: +33 (0)1 550 20 112email address: site@manuelcam.frwebsite: www.manuelcam.frfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manuelcamstudio/

DISTRIBUTION

company: Sève Filmsname: Luce Grosjeanaddress: 2, rue Léon Blum, 13200 ARLES, Franceemail address: contact@sevefilms.comwebsite: www.sevefilms.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sevefilms

DIRECTORS

company: Tiny Inventionsname: Max Porter & Ru Kuwahataaddress:3925 Beech Ave #507, Baltimore, MD 21211, UStel: +1 443-928-4061email address: emailus@tinyinventions.comwebsite: www.tinyinventions.comfacebook: http://www.facebook.com/tinyinventionstwitter: http://twitter.com/tinyinventions