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BIOTOPIA

Director:
Liesbeth Eeckman
Country:
Belgium
year: 2014
Running Time:
5'11
Technique:
2D computer
Category:
Short film [up to 10 min]
Producer:
Liesbeth Eeckman
Distributor:
Liesbeth Eeckman
The program:

Synopsis

The fictional documentary focuses on the animals that live in the zoo. Have these animals evolved or adapted themselves to life in captivity? And what does that tell about humans, visitors of the zoo?

Director's BIO

Liesbeth Eeckman (1991) was born and raised in Ghent. While studying graphic arts at the school of arts in Ghent, her fascination towards the moving image grew. In her further studies of animation the influence of her graphic background are still noticeable. 
Her interest in natural sciences and especially animals is also quite present in her works. Her latest film BIOTOPIA,, for example, is a fictional wildlife documentary that takes place in the zoo.

Contacts

liesbeth.eeckman@gmail.com