Animation-Short // 2021 // 5 min // Germany
Graduation film at ifs internationale filmschule köln.

more info:
https://www.robinpfister.de/circus-in...

Director/Animation - Sebastian Kellermann & Robin Pfister
Voice Acting Circus Director - Douglas William Taylor
Sound Design - Jonas Jablonski
Music - Max Kelm
Mentoring - Prof. Rolf Mütze
Production Support - Donna Hanisch
Story Advisors - Dorian Dubel, Christof Düro, Dominik Hochwald, Laurenz Otto
Animatic Advisor - David Nasser
Camera Advisor - Ann-Katrin Pauly
Characterdesign Advisors - Torsten Schrank, Carolin Schweizer
Rigging Advisor - Sophia Zauner
Animation Advisor - Timo Berg
Mixing - Holger Buff, Jonas Jablonski
Original Photography - “Execution of Murderous Mary, a mankilling elephant” by T.K. Broyles, 1916

Production
ifs internationale filmschule köln



During a circus performance, Mary the elephant loses her balance and crushes the trainer.
The accident damages the circus’ reputation and the circus director sees himself forced to punish the elephant.
This is opposed by his deep friendship for the animal.
The story is inspired by the real hanging of Mary the elephant in 1916.