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Team William – You Look Familiar

A trigger happy (and less safe for work) music video, inspired to the Max Fleischer era cartoons.

Team William is a Belgian indie pop band. You Look Familiar is the third single off their eponymous debut album.

The music video has been directed by Michélé De Feudis and Joris Bergmans of Nouvelle Cuisine. Additional artists: Lois Van Baarle, Maxim Vandeputtem, Michèle Vanparys, Koen De Koninck.

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2010 01 10 DeK Music Videos Comments (2) Credits Vimeo

RAFFAELLA TRANIELLO – Alberi

Alberi (Trees) is a poetic documentary about trees, made by 22 Italian pupils (9 years old) during Art and Music classes.

The short film has been directed and edited by their teacher, Raffaella Traniello, using only free software: Cinelerra CV running under the Edubuntu operative system.

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2009 08 30 DeK Short Movies Comments (2) Credits Vimeo

ART GROOTFONTEIN – Snap!shots of the Year

It’s a wonderful file!

I guess I’m a little bit late at the party, but lately I’m late at all parties, and hence I guess that’s OK.
So, join “Stanley Portobello, the famous but discreet spyparazzi! Although he had a lot of hard work to do, he never lost his artistic sense of espionage.”
A short film by [...]

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2009 06 28 DeK Short Movies Comments (1)

TERRY HUYNH – Holiday Card

Belated wishes from Terry Huynh in this crafty short film featuring the song I Love NYE by Badly Drawn Boy.
Auguri in ritardo da Terry Huynh in questo bel corto accompagnato dal brano I Love NYE by Badly Drawn Boy.

via Keith Schofield

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2009 01 14 DeK Short Movies Comments (1)

They Might Be Giants – C is for Conifers

More than five hundred kinds.

Did you know that your Christmas tree was a conifer? Well, in fact my Christmas tree is a piece of polyethylene…
Another nice video from They Might Be Giants‘ Here Come The 123s podcast; it was on episode 19.
Directed by Courtney Booker.
Sapevate che il vostro albero di Natale era una conifera? In [...]

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2008 12 31 DeK Music Videos Comments (0)

JC Penney: Aviator

No need to be afraid.

It’s the time to fulfill the ultimate childhood fantasy: visiting Santa at the North Pole.
The spot has been directed by Fredrik Bond and produced at MJZ. Executive producer: Lisa Margulis.
Director of Photography: Alwin Kuchler. Editor: Russell Icke at The Whitehouse.
Sound Design: Judson Crane. Sound mix: Sound Lounge. The song is Real [...]

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2008 12 23 DeK Uncategorized Comments (2)

Happy Holidays 2008

It wasn’t by chance I updated the Happy Holidays 2005 post this morning. The old short has been replaced with this new one.
I think that being superstitious brings bad luck, but these collection of good luck symbols is a beauty.
The short has been animated by Adam Gault, based on illustrations by Stefanie Augustine.
Non a caso [...]

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2008 12 22 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Seasonal Short

There are many ways to dress the Christmas tree. This one is rather uncommon, to say the least…
A seasonal short by Brian McBrearty at 4 Real Dough and Trevor Van Meter at TVM Studio.
There are many ways to dress the Christmas tree. This one is rather uncommon, to say the least…
A seasonal short by Brian [...]

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2008 12 22 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Mad Santa

Once again, Santa Claus is going to sacrifice his own life in order to wish you a merry Winter Solstice.
From the mad people at Mad Crew.
Ancora una volta, Babbo Natale sacrificherà la sua vita per augurarvi un felice solstizio d’inverno.
Da quei pazzi tizi di Mad Crew.

as seen on CG Talk

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2008 12 21 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

THIAGO MAIA – All I Want for Christmas Is

…a green world.

A short christmas wish directed and animated by Thiago Maia, assisted by Zinnia Chown.
Voice over by the 2 years old Sofia Ruby Lancaster. Sound designed by Stephen Denton, recorded and mixed at Studio 17.
Breve messaggio augurale, diretto ed animato da Thiago Maia, assistito da Zinnia Chown.
La voce è di Sofia Ruby Lancaster, due [...]

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2008 12 20 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Electrabel: Happy New Year (2009)

Vous avez l’énergie.

Today, my Google Reader account has been flooded with Famous‘ postings from the last two months. Annoying, but I managed to find this little gem.
A nice wish for the next year that shows you what 300000 candles can achieve. Other than a fire, I mean.
The spot was directed by Raf Wathion and [...]

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2008 12 18 DeK Commercials Comments (3)

JULIEN NANTIEC – Christmas

Sorry kids. Santa Claus (once again) will not make it for this Christmas. Rest in peace.
A short short by Julien Nantiec. The song is Funky Fresh Christmas by the Busy Boys from the Badd Santa compilation.
Mi spiace, bimbi. Babbo Natale, anche stavolta, non sarà dei nostri. Riposi in pace.
Un cortissimo di Julien Nantiec. Il brano [...]

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2008 12 18 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Sony Centre: Magic Bag

All it’s full of Christmas!

The Christmans present that every children would surely like: Mary Poppins’ bag. I can has it?
The spot has been directed by Henrik Hallgren and produced at Atmosfär for creative agency TBWA London.
Post production by Leo Wilk (supervisor) and Emma Rosas Hott (producer) at Swiss.
Computer graphics artists: Stefan Andersson, Joel Lindman, Mats [...]

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2008 12 07 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

Mall of America: Holidays

Over ten thousand candy bars…

All candy and no meat makes DeK something something…
Another nicely animated spot, from Todd Hemker and Soyeon Kim at Yellowshed. Previously: The Drive.
Solo caramelle e niente carne rendono DeK pazzo furioso…
Altro spot animato da Todd Hemker e Soyeon Kim presso Yellowshed. In precedenza: The Drive.

thanks Todd!

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2008 11 30 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

Blockbuster: Christmas Dinner

Luke, I’m your father!

Everything in this commercial, dialogues, costumes, props and characters, everything is a reference to some well known movie.
The spot has been directed by Jeff Labbe at Spy Films. Creative agency: DDB Canada.
Here’s the complete reference list.
Tutto in questo spot, dialoghi, costumi, oggetti di scena e personaggi, è una citazione da un qualche [...]

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2008 04 20 DeK Commercials Comments (2)

Delhaize: Christmas 2007

Decouvrez la magie…

It’s never too late to enjoy the magic of Christmas holidays. Perhaps it’s too early…
The spot has been directed by Les Fraggleboo at Chez Eddy for TBWA Brussels. Design: Eric Guillon.
Non è mai troppo tardi per godersi la magia del Natale. Al massimo è troppo presto…
Lo spot è stato diretto da Les Fraggleboo [...]

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2008 03 11 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

VH1: Season Greetings

Cuck-ooooo!

A campaign for the Christmas holidays on VH1 with lots of fun and a cuckoo clock.
Concept, design and direction: Man vs Machine (Tim Swift and Mike Alderson)
Sound design by Hecq. 3D Graphics by Jon Noorlander.
Featured here’s the 20 second spot. The campaign is also comprised of six short IDs.
Divertente campagna natalizia per VH1, basata su [...]

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2008 01 28 DeK Broadcast Comments (0)

Barry’s RE: IM in UR Manger Killing UR Savior

I would probably favorite that.

Matt Burnett and Ben Levin (AKA For Tax Reasons) made a couple of follow-ups to their Christmas themed movie in form of video responses to the movie itself.
In this one, Barry addresses the author’s lack of geekery about LARPing rules.
Check also out: Mark’s RE.
Matt Burnett e Ben Levin (alias For Tax [...]

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2008 01 02 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know.

A recent TV commercial for the musical White Christmas, made by Ryan McFaul, with the help of some actors, a computer and the incomparable Irving Berlin.
Art director was Ryan Cooper. Director of photography: Jon Furmanski. Advertising agency: SpotCo, New York.
Recente spot pubblicitario per il musical White Christmas, opera [...]

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2007 12 27 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

UGLY PICTURES – Saving Christmas

No reindeer were harmed in the making of this film.

Sorry kids. Santa’s got a little car accident and he’s little bit… uhm… dead. But no worries. A couple of aliens or out to save the (Christmas) day, delivering all the presents. Obviously, they’ll not be back for the next year. So, this was the last [...]

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2007 12 27 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Attack of the Magi

Game over.

DOWNLOAD: Scarica Attack of the Magi.[Format: MPEG-4 - Size: 4 MB - Running Time: 35 sec.]
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WATCH: Guarda Attack of the Magi in finestra.
WATCH: Guarda Attack of the Magi in finestra.[Format: Flash Video]
LINK: Visita Hypa TV.
CODECS: Apple Quicktime – Flash

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2007 12 24 DeK Short Movies Comments (1)

Presence

Satan is coming.

DOWNLOAD: Scarica Presence.[Format: MPEG-4 - Size: 7 MB - Running Time: 12 sec.]
DOWNLOAD: Scarica Presence.[Format: Quicktime - Size: 7 MB - Running Time: 12 sec.]
WATCH: Guarda Presence in finestra.
WATCH: Guarda Presence in finestra.[Format: Flash Video]
LINK: Visita Hypa TV.
CODECS: Apple Quicktime – Flash

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2007 12 24 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Stripping Santa

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WATCH: Guarda Stripping Santa in finestra.[Format: Flash Video]
LINK: Visita Hypa TV.
CODECS: Apple Quicktime – Flash

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2007 12 24 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

Santa Academy: Part 1

I am sticky, I’m in painBecause my cock is a candy cane.

DOWNLOAD: Scarica Santa Academy Pt.1[Format: MPEG-4 - Size: 14 MB - Running Time: 1 min.]
DOWNLOAD: Scarica Santa Academy Pt.1 (Interlaced!)[Format: Quicktime - Size: 42 MB - Running Time: 1 min.]
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2007 12 21 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

Santa Academy: Part 2

I am an elf.

DOWNLOAD: Scarica Santa Academy Pt.2[Format: MPEG-4 - Size: 16 MB - Running Time: 1 min.]
DOWNLOAD: Scarica Santa Academy Pt.2 (Interlaced!)[Format: Quicktime - Size: 56 MB - Running Time: 1 min.]
WATCH: Guarda Santa Academy in finestra.[Format: Flash Video]
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2007 12 21 DeK Commercials Comments (0)

Squigglebooth: Holiday Bokeh

The appearance of out-of-focus areas in an image produced by a camera lens.

As many of you (?) know, my friend (and blogging accomplice on Ticklebooth) Ajit runs a videoblog called Squigglebooth.
Holiday Bokeh is the last piece he posted, a simple and understated description of how you feel in holidays time, even if you couldn’t care [...]

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2007 12 20 DeK Short Movies Comments (3)

Happy Freakin’ Holidays: Santa

Mmmmm, reindeer…

Santa stars in this short bit realized some years ago by the mighty Three Legged Legs.
In the same series: Marcus, Monster.
Babbo Natale è protagonista di questo brevissimo corto di Three Legged Legs.
Nella stessa serie: Marcus, Monster.

via Ample Sanity

DOWNLOAD: Scarica Santa.[Format: MPEG-4 - Size: 2 MB - Running Time: 10 sec.]
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2007 12 17 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

ANDY MICHAEL – Advent, Week 2

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.

Today, for Christians, it’s tuesday of the second week of Advent, so here’s this video realized last year for the Jacob’s Well Church.
Andy Michael did a series of three movies (get the others here) based on the themes that were surfacing while pastor Tim Keel prepared his sermons, such [...]

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2007 12 11 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

IM IN UR MANGER KILLING UR SAVIOR

Klaatu Barada Nikto.

Three nerds turn a nativity scene into a Live Action RPG battlefield. Sacrilege ensues.
“Matt Burnett and Ben Levin (AKA For Tax Reasons) spent a year animating this entirely by hand, on paper with pencils, and fancied it up in Photoshop and After Effects.”
Tre nerd trasformano il presepe vivente nel campo di battaglia di [...]

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2007 11 29 DeK Short Movies Comments (0)

WARREN EIG – A Family Xmas

A man that doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man.

A nice addition to our Xmas posts.
Santa (John Capodice) is in the house. The house of a mobster (Robert Costanzo) actually. And things are getting worse from the moment his presence is noticed.
I could’ve done without the (compulsory) happy ending, but [...]

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2006 12 26 DeK Short Movies Comments (3)