The stars join the voice cast of the newly greenlit 3DCG film that follows a man in the depths of depression, alone in his house, who finds joy again with the help of his dog, a pug; headed to MIPCOM 2024, the film is scheduled for Summer 2025 release.
Legendary actor, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks and Spencer Grammer (, star in , a new 3DCG short written and created by Stephen Kramer Glickman (, ).Other voice talent announcements are coming soon.
The eight-minute film, inspired by Glickman’s personal journey of overcoming depression with the help of his dog’s love, follows Stephen, a man devastated after a breakup with his girlfriend.Stephen sinks into depression, alone in his empty house, with only his pug, Jelly Donut, to keep him company.In a story twist, Jelly Donut finds an unexpected way to help his master rediscover joy and begin caring for himself again.
The creative team behind includes director Doug Sweetland (, , ., ); producer Jackson Lewis (, , ); art director Sylvain Deboissy (, , , ); editor Chris Cartagena (, , ); and director of photography Cortney Armitage (Monsters, Inc., , , ).“I am extremely grateful to the icon that is Mel Brooks and to all of my talented colleagues who have come together to help make this passion project of mine a reality,” said Glickman.“I hope this little film with a huge heart inspires many who are going through life’s challenges to find joy again.” has been greenlit, with delivery scheduled for summer 2025.
Cookbook Media’s Claudia Scott-Hansen will attend MIPCOM 2024, the global children’s media industry market and conference in Cannes, from October 18–22, to initiate discussions with broadcasters and distribution partners.Scott-Hansen said, “In a world with so many challenges, stories like Stephen’s hope-filled are very much needed, and I am honored to introduce this beautiful short to potential partners at the MIPCOM market this year.” The project’s production team, led by Demente Animation Studio CEO Carlos Gaxiola, manages pre-production.Digitoonz and Kolkata Animation founder and CEO Vikas Kumar is producing the animation.
Glickman, Scott-Hansen, Doug Sweetland, Kevin Salter, Gaxiola, Vikas Kumar, Digitoonz Production VP Alexandra Rosenberg, Digitoonz Production head Maontosh Kumar serve as executive producers.Divya Kumari and Divyanshi Misha serve as producers for Digitoonz.Demente Animation Studio’s CFO Angel Ibarra, and head of production Majo Calderón lead pre-production.
“We are very excited to be part of this beautiful story of resilience and love for animals that needs to be told.We are delighted to team up with the creative team and to collaborate with our partners at Digitoonz,” said Gaxiola.“Without a doubt, a great collaborative and multidisciplinary project where everyone makes a great contribution.” “Digitoonz is thrilled to produce the animation for this beautiful film,” added Vikas Kumar.
“We were hooked immediately when reading the script for ‘Enormous’ and are delighted to be working with all of the talented teams involved to create a truly unforgettable short film.”
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
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