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Chapped

Synopsis

His and hers ChapSticks are separated by a seemingly insurmountable obstacle – a full size bed. After an unexpected fall, they must brave the elements in the room to find their way to each other.

Review

5/5
A stop-motion animation that explores the love between to inanimate objects.
Directed by Chelsea Rugg, ‘Chapped’ is a short animation film that romanticizes two inanimate objects. The adventure-style narrative follows two separated lip balms on their quest to unite. The film contains no dialogue throughout and consists of traditional stop-motion animation techniques.

The 7-minute film opens in live action, where a young couple use their chap sticks before setting out for the day. After placing their lip-balms on their individual bedside tables, the short transitions to stop-motion where the lip-balms come to life. Separated by a large bed, the film observes their individual pursuits to unite. Utilizing bedroom items, ‘Chapped’ mimics a “globe-trotting” plot-line that is full of wit, charm and creativity. A thoroughly entertaining watch from start to finish.

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Chelsea Rugg has created an endearing film that will captivate the viewer from the get go. The audience will feel a peculiar sense of empathy for the lip-balms, albeit with a comical undertone. Despite it’s low-budget still photography (shot by Jordan Goldston), the short is delivered with skill and creative ingenuity. Music plays a powerful role in the film, due to the absence of dialogue, which aids the tone remarkable. Chelsea Rugg deserves high praise for this outstanding animation – a promising talent to keep and eye on. A real treat to watch. Highly recommended.

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Chelsea Rugg
Cast:
Producer(s):
Director of Photography: Jordan Goldston
Animation (if applicable):

Specifications

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Language: English
Year: 2019
Runtime: 8 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Chelsea Rugg
Cast:
Producer(s):
Director of Photography: Jordan Goldston
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre: ,
Subjects: , , , , , ,
Collections: , ,
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2019
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Chapped

Synopsis

His and hers ChapSticks are separated by a seemingly insurmountable obstacle – a full size bed. After an unexpected fall, they must brave the elements in the room to find their way to each other.

Review

A stop-motion animation that explores the love between to inanimate objects.

5/5
Directed by Chelsea Rugg, ‘Chapped’ is a short animation film that romanticizes two inanimate objects. The adventure-style narrative follows two separated lip balms on their quest to unite. The film contains no dialogue throughout and consists of traditional stop-motion animation techniques.

The 7-minute film opens in live action, where a young couple use their chap sticks before setting out for the day. After placing their lip-balms on their individual bedside tables, the short transitions to stop-motion where the lip-balms come to life. Separated by a large bed, the film observes their individual pursuits to unite. Utilizing bedroom items, ‘Chapped’ mimics a “globe-trotting” plot-line that is full of wit, charm and creativity. A thoroughly entertaining watch from start to finish.

Chapped Short Film e1655841713313
Chelsea Rugg has created an endearing film that will captivate the viewer from the get go. The audience will feel a peculiar sense of empathy for the lip-balms, albeit with a comical undertone. Despite it’s low-budget still photography (shot by Jordan Goldston), the short is delivered with skill and creative ingenuity. Music plays a powerful role in the film, due to the absence of dialogue, which aids the tone remarkable. Chelsea Rugg deserves high praise for this outstanding animation – a promising talent to keep and eye on. A real treat to watch. Highly recommended.

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