CNUT

A film by ARACOURT studio

CNUT is a stop motion animation exploring the conflict between nature and man's technology. CNUT is inspired by the story of King Canute (or CNUT) who demonstrates to his subjects that even the most powerful human cannot control the impending tide or nature. We follow our well-dressed protagonist as he tirelessly battles with his environment and task of taking a good selfie. Will he succeed?

In collaboration with ScreenJam.
Director: Courtney Westbrook
Writer: Barry Staff
Producer: Katherine Shearer
Executive Producer: Andrew Anderson
Cinematographer: Matt Hopkins
Editor: Abigail Portwin
Design / Animation: Courtney Westbrook and Ara Nuri Steel
Sound Designer / Composer: Chrysoulla Markoulli
Colourist: Nicholas Andrasko
Compositing: Andrew Brown
Re-Recording Mixing: Matthew Barr
Stills Photographer: Clare Hawley
Movement / Voice Actor: Greg Poppleton
Production Assistant: Joel Scoble
Camera Assistant: Christine Anderson

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

2021 - APDG 10th Anniversary Awards: Winner AFTRS Emerging Designer for Screen Production
2020 - Short to the Point Film Festival: Winner of Best Stop Motion July
2020 - Short Film Factory: Winner
2020 - Rolling Ideas: Winner
2020 - Animate Film Festival: Finalist
2020 - The Midnight Film Festival: Finalist
2020 - Hamilton Film Festival: Official Selection
2020 - Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival: Official Selection
2020 - G International Film Festival: Official Selection
2020 - Hamilton Film Festival - Canadian Film Market: Official Selection

FILM STILLS

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOGRAPHS