Sphere (2013 film)
| Sphere | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rich Webber |
| Produced by |
Helen Argo Heather Wright |
| Written by | Rich Webber |
| Starring |
Margaret Dogan Peter Flach Collins Suleaudu Mike Wilkes James Wall |
| Music by | Dominic Lewis |
| Edited by |
Michael Percival Ben Craske Will Norie |
Production company | |
Release date | 2013 |
Running time | 7 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Sphere is a British animated short film created in 2013 by Aardman Animations for the University of Bristol and the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute.[1] It was directed by Richard Webber.
Production
Sphere was created in preparation for the launch of the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute.[2] According to the EPSRC:
As part of the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute launch in July 2013, an audience was shown a presentation of SPHERE [which] involved a panel discussion as well as a question and answer session with the audience.[3]
Sphere was uploaded to YouTube via the UniversityOfBristol channel on 4 September 2013,[4] and uploaded to the aardmancommercials channel six days later.
Plot
Sphere "involved asking members of the general public for their views on the technologies being developed in a project called SPHERE (Sensor Platform for HEalthcare in a Residential Environment), and what the outcomes might mean for them".[2] As a result, "The creatures within the animation voiced opinions which reflected public reaction to SPHERE".[3]
Cast
- Margaret Dogan
- Peter Flach
- Collins Suleaudu
- Mike Wilkes
- James Wall
Critical reception
The EPSRC described the film as a "Creature comforts-style animation film".[3]
References
- ↑ "Launch of new Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research – 22 July (University of Bristol) -Worldnews.com". article.wn.com. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- 1 2 "Bristol University – Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research – SPHERE Project animation". bris.ac.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- 1 2 3 Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, EPSRC. "Public Engagement - EPSRC". epsrc.ac.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ↑ "YouTube - SPHERE: sensors for the home environment". youtube.com. Retrieved 14 January 2014.