Big Trees
This short semi-animated film tells the story of a woman's spectacular ocean view from her apartment in Vancouver’s West End. How far will she go when leaves start to obscure her panorama, her light and her happiness? A brilliant blend of stop-motion, projections and models, drawings and altered live-action transports us into a meditation on the tension between urban life and the natural environment. Like Don Giovanni, will our ambitious protagonist stop at nothing to get her way?
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This short semi-animated film tells the story of a woman's spectacular ocean view from her apartment in Vancouver’s West End. How far will she go when leaves start to obscure her panorama, her light and her happiness? A brilliant blend of stop-motion, projections and models, drawings and altered live-action transports us into a meditation on the tension between urban life and the natural environment. Like Don Giovanni, will our ambitious protagonist stop at nothing to get her way?
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writerAnn Marie Fleming
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directorAnn Marie Fleming
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original music composerGordon DurityAlessandro Juliani
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lyricsAnn Marie Fleming
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animationKevin Langdale
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production designerErik Whittaker
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miniatures photographyErik Whittaker
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editorAnn Marie FlemingJeanne Slater
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featuringYolaine MottetAlessandro JulianiErik WhittakerBen RatnerMeg RoeRick TsaiFaith the Pug
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singerAlessandro JulianiScott McNeilMeg RoeRebecca ShoichetRick Tsai
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musicianAlessandro JulianiGordon Durity
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production managerRuth Vincent
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cinematographerBrian Johnston
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camera assistantWendy Dallian
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digital imaging technicianWerner Thomas
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sound playbackJill Sharpe
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hairBonni Reid
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makeupBonni Reid
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production assistantDevon Ellis-Durity
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compositingKevin Langdale
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titlesKevin Langdale
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digital imaging specialistÉloi ChampagneRandall Finnerty
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technical coordinationSteve Hallé
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matte cuttingCeile ProwseFred Casia
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online editorYannick Carrier
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sound designGordon Durity
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sound editingGordon Durity
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recordingRukkus House
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re-recordingRukkus House
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executive producerRoddy McManus
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administrationVictoire-Émilie BessetteRosalina Di SarioSimon Zaurinni
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marketing managerPaule Béland
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producerMichael Fukushima
How does your community balance urban development with protection of natural habitats? Are there debates in the community about this issue? Identify such a case and ask students to defend their position. If a community needed more housing for a social good (e.g., rentals for low-income families), should the city be allowed to take over and develop green spaces? What if that development is for high-end condos? Should this make a difference?
