International Competition

 
Country :  UK (Wells) Director: Rachel Bevan Baker 35 mm / 12' 35" / 2001
 

Director:  Rachel Bevan Baker
 

studied Illustration at the Glasgow School of Art and then animation at the Royal College of Art. Her graduation film Selkie Dancing won numerous prizes. Co-founder of Red Kite Productions' Studio. Since 1996 has been teaching animation in various art universities.

 

The Green Man of knowledge
(Animated Tales of the World)

Synopsis: A young man ventures forth from his home for the first time on his 21st birthday and finds himself in the land of enchantment. There he plays chess with the mysterious Green man of Knowledge and completes three challenges to win the hand of his youngest daughter. Together the couple tries to escape in a thrilling chase with a surprising conclusion.
Animator: R. Bevan Baker
Cinematography: Peter Jones Rostrums
Edit: Jane Hicks
Sound: Hilary Wyatt
Producer: Red Kite Productions Ltd., Ken Anderson

Presence in international festivals:
Annecy, 2002, France