Sam Gainsborough's “Facing It” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2019, category Computer Animation.
Shaun doesn’t fit in. It’s not that he wants to be alone but, somehow, he always feels separate and isolated from the confident, happy world around him. Whilst waiting for his parents in a busy pub, Shaun struggles valiantly to join in with the admirably happy people in the crowd, but the more he tries, the more he…
About Sam Gainsborough
Sam Gainsborough (UK) began his career as a screenwriter, determined to tell unique stories with his particular sense of humor. He soon became fascinated with a variation of animation techniques, through which he could create his bizarre and wonderful worlds.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.