Monster
Piers Goffart, Eric Giessmann
Germany | 2024 | 4’51 | Italian Premiere
A monster, desperate to fit in among humans, hides behind a human disguise but is forced to confront the truth about himself when a visit to an indoor pool leads to a dramatic unravelling of his identity.
Directors: Piers Goffart, Eric Giessmann
Writer: Piers Goffart, Eric Giessmann
Producer: Eric Giessmann
Award winning Germany based Studio LAVAMACHINE combines the power of two independent short film animators & illustrators creating and teaching VR experiences with a powerful message and brand new style.
Eric Giessmann
Director/ Animator
www.ericgiessmann.com
Multiple international award-winning director for animated short film and specialized in VR content. With the founding of Studio LAVAMACHINE, he combined his passion for classical painting with the digitalization of the 21st century.
Piers Goffart
Director/ Concept Artist
www.lavamachine.com
Freelance illustrator and animator with a passion for storytelling, comedy and character acting. In 2015 he won the POS Award for best Artwork. Since 2017 he shifted his craft more and more into VR painting and animation.
