Studio Mals & Setreset | OFFF Barcelona 2024’s Opening Film
This film follows the journey of Geoff; a creative individual just like any of us. He struggles a little with his feelings sometimes. Is there something wrong with him? In a group session with his favorite tools, he finally discovers what has been going on all this time…
These are just some ingredients of our fun and lighthearted opening film for OFFF Barcelona 2024, a celebration of creativity, art, and digital design. This handcrafted short film shows puppetry refreshingly and playfully, with meticulous attention to detail.
Get ready for a delightful surprise as this familiar story unfolds in unexpected ways, inviting you to ignite your own creative spark.
*Disclaimer: No puppets were harmed in the making of the film.
Created for OFFF Barcelona 2024
Script & Screenplay: Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen, Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Character Design: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout, Max Peterse
Lead Puppet Maker: Silas Nout
Setbuild & Art-department: Martin van der Molen
Setbuild Assistant: Randy Beker
2D Animation: Max Peterse, Tinus Kardolus, Koen Berkhout
Eye Tracking & Eye Animation: Koen Berkhout
Voice-actors: Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Songwriters: Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen, Maarten Smeele, Eddie Contento, Silas Nout
On-set Assistants: Inge Groeneveld, Paula Paduraru, Lotte Cremers
Production Assistant: Eileen Boeijkens
Director of Photography: Koen Berkhout
Lighting: Koen Berkhout
Puppeteers: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen
Puppet Makers: Marlice van den Oord, Anne van den Berg, Eileen Boeijkens, Paula Paduraru
Edit & Color Grading: Koen Berkhout
Sound Design & Voice-recording: Lars van Leeuwen, Elephant Ears
VFX & Rotoscoping: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout
Music Composer & Lead Vocals: Maarten Smeele
Mix: Koen Jansen
Backing Vocals: Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Special Thanks: OFFF Barcelona, Héctor Ayuso, Amaran Lighting, Matt Jackson
This film follows the journey of Geoff; a creative individual just like any of us. He struggles a little with his feelings sometimes. Is there something wrong with him? In a group session with his favorite tools, he finally discovers what has been going on all this time…
These are just some ingredients of our fun and lighthearted opening film for OFFF Barcelona 2024, a celebration of creativity, art, and digital design. This handcrafted short film shows puppetry refreshingly and playfully, with meticulous attention to detail.
Get ready for a delightful surprise as this familiar story unfolds in unexpected ways, inviting you to ignite your own creative spark.
*Disclaimer: No puppets were harmed in the making of the film.
Written, Directed & Produced –on zero budget!– by Studio Mals & Setreset
Created for OFFF Barcelona 2024
Script & Screenplay: Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen, Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Character Design: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout, Max Peterse
Lead Puppet Maker: Silas Nout
Setbuild & Art-department: Martin van der Molen
Setbuild Assistant: Randy Beker
2D Animation: Max Peterse, Tinus Kardolus, Koen Berkhout
Eye Tracking & Eye Animation: Koen Berkhout
Voice-actors: Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Songwriters: Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen, Maarten Smeele, Eddie Contento, Silas Nout
On-set Assistants: Inge Groeneveld, Paula Paduraru, Lotte Cremers
Production Assistant: Eileen Boeijkens
Director of Photography: Koen Berkhout
Lighting: Koen Berkhout
Puppeteers: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout, Martin van der Molen
Puppet Makers: Marlice van den Oord, Anne van den Berg, Eileen Boeijkens, Paula Paduraru
Edit & Color Grading: Koen Berkhout
Sound Design & Voice-recording: Lars van Leeuwen, Elephant Ears
VFX & Rotoscoping: Silas Nout, Koen Berkhout
Music Composer & Lead Vocals: Maarten Smeele
Mix: Koen Jansen
Backing Vocals: Eddie Contento, Shaun Leyden
Special Thanks: OFFF Barcelona, Héctor Ayuso, Amaran Lighting, Matt Jackson