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REVIEWS

“Forage was one of the standout films of the event, with over 250 attendees captivated by its magic. During the talkback session, the audience was particularly struck by the life and breath Carolyn brought to her found objects. They praised the film's meticulous detail, excellent pacing, and the incredible dedication, time, and patience required to craft such a compelling and transportive world. A couple people also recognized Carolyn’s unique style from Flower last season!”

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    ~Colton Pometta, Film Festival Director, Emberlight     

       International Film Festival

 

 

“Forage was one of the Official Selections from the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology’s 2024 festival that accepted the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast offer to review their work. It’s a really cute, stop motion animated short film about a little metal guy who has quite the day! I was smiling the whole time I watched it. All of the characters exude so much life and charm, despite all being random inanimate objects. Even the little mice were cute in their own way. Forage is one of those short films where you can just feel all of the love and creativity that was poured into it as you watch it. The ending credits were charming, exuding the same style as the rest of the film, and there’s a statement afterwards that tells us are original “found object creations by Carolyn Gair.” I hope to see more of these characters because they are endearing!”Ω

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   ~Madelyn, Filmmaker Mixer Correspondent

 

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FESTIVALS AND HONORS

FORAGE (2024)

 

AWARDS

Touchstone Independent Film Festival: Best Stopmotion Short

South Pacific Film Festival NZ: Best Animation Short

Emberlight International Film Festival: Best Animation 

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Director Award

Emberlight International Film Festival: Outstanding Women in Film Award

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NOMINEE

Portland Festival of Cinema & Animation:  Best Animation 

 

HONORABLE MENTION 

WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival -Toronto

 

SELECTED

Montreal-Animaze Film Festival

Palm Springs Animation Festival

64th Zlin Film Festival

Detroit International Festival of Animation 

StopTrik Festival 

Athens International Children’s Festival

World Festival of Animated Film- Varna

Leiria Film Fest

Bratislava BAB Film Festival

Golden Kukar Animation Film Festival

Frida Film Festival

Athens International Children’s FF

Summer Shorts Film Fest-New York

 

 

FLOWER (2023)

 

AWARDS

Crown Wood International: Best Animated Short

Cuckoo International Film Awards: Best Animated Short

Toronto Alt Film Festival: Best Super Short

New York Neo Realism: Best Super Short

8 & HalfFilm Awards: Best Super Short

Portland Festival of Cinema & Animation: Best Short Animation

Indigo Moon Festival: Best Animation

 

 

FINALIST  

Hobnobben Film Festival: Finalist

ZTV Film Fest: Finalist

Bestlov Film Festival: Finalist 

Fabriano Film Fest : Honorable Mention

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Carolyn Gair is interviewed at European premiere of FORAGE, at the 64th Annual ZlinFest

FESTIVAL BUBBLES

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