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DIRECTOR
Daniela Sandoval
RUNTIME
4 Minutes
COUNTRY
South Africa
SYNOPSIS
Jack is an eccentric undertaker who lives alone in his cathedral. His unfortunate hobby is scaring the mourners of his graveyard with horrifying masks. He's very proud of his work and morbid creativity. One day Jack dons his pumpkin mask and pranks an old man crouched behind a gravestone. This man is someone he never should have pranked. As punishment for his insolence, he is cursed. The mask binds itself to his face but as he struggles, the man gleams potential within and makes Jack a grand offer…
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Macabre stop motion has always held a special place in my heart, especially for its often-unique ability to deal with darker subject matter that can still be enjoyed by all ages. I celebrate Halloween with a fierce passion, which is not that popular in South Africa, but I was the kid who wore Halloween masks to school in the middle of May. Really this is a love letter to the holiday and its origins, which has Celtic roots and is a part of my family heritage. We wanted to replicate the style in 3D to cut across mediums and create something that stands out.
DIRECTOR BIO
Dan Sandoval is a South African Student Director, Writer and 3D Artist. A 2025 graduate of The Animation School.
CAST and CREW
Director, Writer, Artist- Dan Sandoval
Additional Artists
- Jayden Thomas
- Joshua Hinrichsen
- Saskia Truter
- Alexander Van Loggerenberg
- Aidan Pansegrouw
- Kirsten Baatjes
- Ethan Laubscher
- Jordan Ovens
- Jaydon Van Schalkwyk
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