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Crayons

1995 0h 3m EN
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Synopsis
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The first animated short by Michael Dougherty, about a young kid trying to survive in a Catholic school.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Michael Dougherty
Writers
Michael Dougherty
Languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 3-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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31 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Evan T. Chen. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Dougherty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Dougherty directs. Evan T. Chen scores. Michael Dougherty cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 3-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 231 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Original score by Evan T. Chen. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Michael Dougherty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score
Evan T. Chen
Editing
Michael Dougherty
Runtime
3 min Β· 0h 3m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Michael Dougherty

Production companies

Who made it

  • Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

    Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

    US

Key crew

  • AnimationMichael Dougherty
  • EditorMichael Dougherty

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere1995-12-31Β· 1995 - exact date unknown

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