I AM ODD short film, 4min., UK, Animation/Black & White
ANIMATION SHORT FILMS
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Animation, Educational, Independent, Kids and Family, Short Films
Benjamin Giroux, a 10 year old autistic boy from New York, wrote a poem called "I Am Odd" for a school project. The poem went viral and It inspired this song using Ben's lyrics. A talented young 2D animator, Rory Russell, was approached to tell Ben's story in a simple animated music video to help raise autistic acceptance.
Spotify song: https://spoti.fi/3Zf3elY
Directed by Rory Russell
Composed by Benjamin Giroux, Mike Connaris
Director Statement
Like many others, I was touched by 10 year old Ben’s poem and was thrilled to get the opportunity to create characters for this animated song project.
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