Goblin High
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Animation, Fantasy, Comedy, Short Films, 07-Dec-2023
Teenage goblins navigate the uncertain waters of life after high school. Isaac Roberts directs “Goblin High,” a whimsical coming-of-age piece observing the qualms of its bright green goblin characters. The film opens with a father goblin doodling in his journal at work as we hear his existential, internal monologue. His angsty adolescent son hides from the world with music — he sings a song for his friend in a moment of vulnerability while awaiting an aerial spectacle. Meanwhile, another graduate-to-be navigates parting with her best friend as they bury a time capsule of their friendship. With a runtime of less than six minutes, the film’s embrace of everyday life mixed with stylistic character design deliver a wonderfully imaginative display of word-building. -JM. Director: Isaac Roberts. Editor: Isaac Roberts. Writers: Isaac Roberts, Mick Robertson, Margaret Rose, Frosina Pejcinovska, Evan Arbic, Jack D'Arby. Producer: Mick Robertson. Cast: Margaret Rose, Frosina Pejcinovska, Evan Arbic, Jack D'Arby. Story: Mick Robertson, Isaac Roberts. Executive Producer: Daniel Roher. Cinematographer: Ben Roberts. Music: Ian Mills. Makeup: Bronte Brazier, Teaghan MacDougall. Sound: Aidan Barnes, Max Parr. Gaffer: Maddison Davis-Jones. Colourist: Jordan Benegbi.
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