Half a Saba — Ben Molina

All Work

Half a Saba

Director & Producer

2020

Half a Saba is a four-minute, 2D animated documentary about my grandfather, Beno, that covers the final chapter of his life. I directed and animated the film as my Shenkar graduation project. It was selected for 50+ festivals worldwide and received several awards and distinctions.

THE CHALLENGE

I had six months to complete a full animated film while learning every part of the process for the first time. I recorded and guided conversations with my grandfather, then shaped more than ten hours of material into a four-minute film. After finishing it, I also had to learn how to distribute the film internationally and build a name for myself as a filmmaker.

WHAT I DID

✦ Interviewed and recorded my grandfather
✦ Shaped 10+ hours of material into a four-minute story
✦ Wrote and structured the film
✦ Directed the project
✦ Designed the characters and visual language
✦ Animated the film
✦ Edited and composited the final piece
✦ Distributed the film internationally and submitted it to festivals

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