'I Hate You Red Light' Pays Tribute to Walt Disney
Meghan Young — December 18, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: ihateyouredlight & canadiananimationresources
The world of animation is looking to its past not only for inspiration, but to pay homage in a way that preserves it and honors it. One of the latest endeavors comes in the form of 'I Hate You Red Light,' an animated short that recently received the Audience Choice award at the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI). In this way, it is similar to 'Get a Horse!,' which opens the film 'Frozen' in theaters now. But instead of harking back to the 1930s, 'I Hate You Red Light' focuses on the '50s.
A collaborative effort between M.R. Horhager and J.M. Walter, 'I Hate You Red Light' begins with a tribute to Walt Disney and Walter Lantz, which many will be particularly drawn to since the film 'Saving Mr. Banks' opened earlier this month.
A collaborative effort between M.R. Horhager and J.M. Walter, 'I Hate You Red Light' begins with a tribute to Walt Disney and Walter Lantz, which many will be particularly drawn to since the film 'Saving Mr. Banks' opened earlier this month.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Animation - Animation studios can create nostalgic content, inspired by the 50s and other decades to pay homage and preserve animation history.
2. Audience Choice Awards in Animation Festivals - Animation festivals can create an audience choice award category to recognize and promote short films that pay tribute to animation history.
3. Incorporating Tribute in Animated Movies - Animation studios can incorporate nostalgic tribute shorts at the beginning of new movies or in other creative ways for fans to enjoy.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - Animation studios can pay homage to animation history, honor its innovators, and create new content that highlights historical design and animation.
2. Film - Filmmakers can create tribute shorts to pay homage to animation history and incorporate them into creative opening sequences for new movies.
3. Festivals - Animation festivals can recognize and promote short films that pay homage to animation history through specialized award categories and special screenings.
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