Busy Bodies
Animation
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Animation, Short Films, 09-Nov-2026
A village of gnome-like creatures facilitate an otherworldly Rube Goldberg machine. Kate Renshaw-Lewis directs “Busy Bodies,” an animated exploration of production processes and disposable objects. The bug-sized characters facilitate their daily operations. The exact purpose of the machine remains unclear, and tasks vary between stations. At one factory, citrus-like fruits are sent through tubular vacuum systems. At another, slimy, salmon-looking fish slide down the assembly line. In her study, Renshaw-Lewis offers a highly whimsical world combining inkjet and screen printing techniques. -JM. Director/Editor: Kate Renshaw-Lewis. Producer: Eric Ackerman. Colorist: Arius Ziaee. Synth Performances: Arius Ziaee, Alex Edgeworth, Kate Renshaw-Lewis. Sound Design: Kate Renshaw-Lewis. Sound Mix: Shane Vincent.
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