P R I M O R D I A

October 29, 2015 0 Comments

 

This little stop motion video was conceptualized and executed in two tiny studio apartments in Silverlake, Los Angeles, California. It took us two days to build the set, two full days of shooting, and hours of editing and scoring.  Not to mention how long it took to design and create the collection. After much time and effort, I am super excited and very proud to introduce the "Primordia" collection to the world- in all its cosmic, weirdo glory!

To watch in HD, click the Vimeo icon.

Written, Produced and Directed by J. Southern Studio and Sarah Manuwal
Animated by Sarah Manuwal
Edited by Bill Lamkin and Sarah Manuwal
Original Score by Colin Dawson
Staring Janeva Zentz
Hair and Make Up by Felicity Heath
Manicure by Rosanne Sollecito
All jewelry by J. Southern Studio




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