Demo Film

Film

Title	FIRST CHRISTMAS
Brand	ERSTE GROUP BANK AG
Product/Service	ERSTE GROUP
Category	A10. Animation
Entrant	JUNG von MATT/DONAU Vienna, AUSTRIA
Idea Creation	JUNG von MATT/DONAU Vienna, AUSTRIA
Production	PASSION ANIMATION STUDIOS London, UNITED KINGDOM
Production 2	MCASSO London, UNITED KINGDOM

Name	Company	Position
Andreas Putz	Jung von Matt/Donau	Chief Creative Officer
Mike Nagy	Jung von Matt/Donau	Creative Director
Eva Zefferer	Jung von Matt/Donau	Copywriter
Karin Uebelbacher	Jung von Matt/Donau	Copywriter
Benedikt Nussbaumer	Jung von Matt/Donau	Account Director
Katharina Hoeller	Jung von Matt/Donau	Account Manager
Kyra Buschor	Kyra & Constantin	Director
Constantin Paeplow	Kyra & Constantin	Director
Debbie Crosscup	Passion Animation Studios	Executive Producer
Mike Turoff	Passion Animation Studios	Producer
Anna Cunnington	Passion Animation Studios	Producer
Rick Bland	Passion Animation Studios	Producer
Jason Nicholas	Passion Animation Studios	Special Effects Computer Graphics
Dave Walker	Passion Animation Studios	Special Effects Computer Graphics
Alex Holman	Passion Animation Studios	Special Effects Computer Graphics
Nami Strack	-	Sound Design Arrangement
Mike Connaris	Mcasso Music Production	Music
Tom Martin	Mcasso Music Production	Music

Write a short summary of what happens in the film

Christmas ist the time of the year we celebrate love and togetherness; the time you want to be close to your family and friends. However, that's a little difficult for Henry the hedgehog, who struggles to find new friends in school, because all the other animals in his class are afraid of his sharp quills. Thankfully his friend Squirrel comes up with an idea which they present to him on Christmas Day. This little tale of friendship and love shows that if not only you but also your fellows believe in you, then no obstacle is too big to conquer.

Tell the jury about type(s) of animation used and summarise any relevant challenges or techniques.

Henry’s world was fully designed in CG which gave us enough creative freedom to make the woodland creatures deem human and thus relatable. Our forest animals walk on their back legs, use objects like humans and wear garments. All in order to help people to identify even more with Henry and his story. The 3D characters were created in the style of old felt puppets to create a tactile and nostalgic feel. Their cute faces and design helped cut through the masses of Christmas adverts online.