In 2004, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Moo(n)” by Leigh Hodgkinson (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
Moo(n) is about the friendship between a girl and a cow. Their perfect times together are interrupted by a bee and some sneezes. An enforced separation brought about by caring parents pales into insignificance when the cow finds herself on another planet. Getting home to see her friend becomes a ludicrous quest.
About Leigh Hodgkinson
Leigh Hodgkinson (UK) went to university in Hull (First Class Degree in Graphic Design). Worked in the Museum of the Moving Image (South Bank, London). Animation Direction at the National Film and Television School. Several Prizes and awards.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.