An entrancing animated film in the works to keep an eye on. An early promo teaser is available for a unique animation project called Island of Salamanders, that’s being written & directed by filmmaker Catherine Maximoff. The film is in development now, and likely won’t be ready to premiere for a while longer, however it’s on my radar. This first look footage is gorgeous, definitely got my attention. When 11-year-old Juliet & her father wash up on a remote island, her encounter with an incredible species of giant salamanders leads her straight to the heart of a secret legend and the adventure of a lifetime… A fable about our society, loosely inspired by the 1936 Czech sci-fi novel known as “War with the Newts“. The book satirizes and comments on science, runaway capitalism, fascism, journalism, militarism, even Hollywood, most of which seems to be worked into this version of the story. No voice cast or other details are confirmed yet. It’s made with Unreal utilizing a 2D animation style. Until there’s any more news, this 2-minute preview is a must watch first look. // Continue Reading ›
