This week on Rough Cut we’re joined by animators and filmmakers Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn, who, with host Sean David Christensen, delve into how animation lends itself to emotional intensity in nonfiction stories.

All three filmmakers use a myriad of artistic mediums in their films. For Lizzy it’s needle-felting and claymation, among other mediums. For Zach it’s puppets and illustrations, and for Sean it’s miniature sets and other unique storytelling techniques. Sean talks with Lizzy and Zach about their creative processes and how these mediums and techniques evoke emotional intimacy for the viewer.

Show Links
Sean David Christensen: https://videoconsortium.org/members/seandchristensen
Zach Dorn: https://zachdorn.com
Lizzy Hogenson: www.lizzyhogenson.com
Lizzy’s film “Dani”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWH8iDhkwbs

Credits
Host Sean David Christensen
Guests Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn
Executive Produced by Sky Dylan-Robbins and Kat Vecchio
Produced by Monica Gokey
Music by Zack Wright

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Storytelling With Mixed Media and Animation: Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn