Trailer from All That Remains (2006)
Animated film. Musical score by Michaela Eremiasova. (6 min.)
All That Remains is an intricate mosaic of sequences of animated abstract images and musical passages that create a chaotic yet tightly choreographed portrayal of figurative matter in perpetual decomposition. The sound consists of dynamic and evolving patterns of musical textures and phrases. Dense masses of granular “particles” often converge to create progressive patterns of movement, which alternate with recurring looped vocal passages. ?The animated imagery was created through a multitude of experimental processes, including video ‘rephotography’ of direct-on-35mm-film animated sequences (painting and etching imagery direct on 35mm clear and black film stocks), object animation, handmade animated mattes, and ‘animated rephotography’ of live action sequences. The imagery was composited and edited in digital post-production.
Trailer from Runa’s Spell (2007)
Animated film. Musical score by Michaela Eremiasova. (3.5 min.)
Runa’s Spell conveys a moment of connectedness with the sensual persuasions of an imaginary world. Image and music interact in a dramatic way to deepen and enhance the perception of enchantment and longing. The visuals consist of digitally interwoven and layered animated hand-paintings on 35mm film stock, animated objects and cutouts, and pixilation of live creatures. The music attempts to create a spiritual sense of journey through the fractional evocation of ancient Egyptian folk song. The sonorous texture of trembling and contorted images illustrate the hesitation, solitude, and endless dreamscape of the human mind.
From concept through realization, both All That Remains and Runa’s Spell are collaborative works by animator Stephanie Maxwell and composer Michaela Eremiasova.