The Apple Tree is a wonderful animated short so worth watching. I think it is quite suitable for the whole family. The artwork is exquisite and there's beautiful craftsmanship in every frame. It's evident that it was thoughtfully made from beginning to end. I liked it because it's not your typical animated short. One of the most impressive things about it was knowing that every stroke was drawn with a mouse by hand, so there's no computer animation! This blows my mind. I also thought the musical scoring was great. I would highly recommended seeing this film. I enjoyed its non-flashy, straightforward approach. The artwork and the message are on point. The only thing I didn't like about it was when it was over.
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One Boy. One Tree. One Action.
DanielMcQueary31 March 2015
Warning: Spoilers
From a lonely hillside house to the lush autumn forest, prepare to join our young hero Thomas and immerse yourself in the beautifully-rendered world of "The Apple Tree." Writer/Director Scott Storm draws, quite literally, from the vivid canvas of his childhood memories to present us with an original story of a sensitive young boy, battered by the strains of poverty, hunger, and the longing for affirmative human connection in much the same way as his favorite spot in the forest, near a solitary apple tree bearing a single piece of fruit, has been littered, cut, tagged, and scorched by an intimidating duo of slipshod outsiders. Though simple and straightforward in concept, "The Apple Tree," like any great short film, draws upon powerful themes and symbols, which stir in the viewer's mind long past its twenty minute duration. Everything from the whistle of dried leaves swirling in the wind to the carefully-crafted cracks in the house walls envelop this world which, much like our own, requires our delicate care and respect to preserve its inherent beauty. If you're fortunate to find this film in the itinerary of your local festival, take advantage of every viewing opportunity!
Where there is Need, BE the ONE WHO ACTS (Potential spoilers)
cinematicheroes16 March 2015
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This new offering from Writer-Director/Producer/Editor/Animator Scott Storm, the man who brought us the live-action feature "Ten 'Til Noon," will definitely tug at your heart strings. It also happens to make some wonderful points, too about our environment and our planet and the types of abuse we humans have inflicted on it.
The story of Thomas, a young boy, who is sentimental about both the people he loves and the planet he lives on. Pining after his childhood sweetheart, Sabine, Thomas wears a green hat that once belonged to his father. Living in poverty with his mother, Thomas takes pride in venturing off into the woods and protecting nature.
On his latest journey, he stumbles upon the title character, THE Apple Tree, with a lone apple hanging off its branches. He also discovers two punk rock thugs by the names of Luna and The Grizz, who threaten the safety of this Apple Tree and its surrounding area.
Thomas makes it his mission to clean up the bottles and other trash that pollute this area, and to ensure the safety of this Apple Tree, but can he do it before this duo returns?
The Apple Tree features a magnificent score by Joe Kraemer, and features some wonderful retro, vintage animation by Storm. This movie is beginning to get out there, and if you can catch it at a festival or a special screening, do so. You won't be disappointed.
In Storm's own words, "Where this is need, be the one who acts." See the film, and you will likely NOT take nature and all its magnificent beauty for granted ever again. It will also make you feel, and doesn't the best form of entertainment do just that?
The story of Thomas, a young boy, who is sentimental about both the people he loves and the planet he lives on. Pining after his childhood sweetheart, Sabine, Thomas wears a green hat that once belonged to his father. Living in poverty with his mother, Thomas takes pride in venturing off into the woods and protecting nature.
On his latest journey, he stumbles upon the title character, THE Apple Tree, with a lone apple hanging off its branches. He also discovers two punk rock thugs by the names of Luna and The Grizz, who threaten the safety of this Apple Tree and its surrounding area.
Thomas makes it his mission to clean up the bottles and other trash that pollute this area, and to ensure the safety of this Apple Tree, but can he do it before this duo returns?
The Apple Tree features a magnificent score by Joe Kraemer, and features some wonderful retro, vintage animation by Storm. This movie is beginning to get out there, and if you can catch it at a festival or a special screening, do so. You won't be disappointed.
In Storm's own words, "Where this is need, be the one who acts." See the film, and you will likely NOT take nature and all its magnificent beauty for granted ever again. It will also make you feel, and doesn't the best form of entertainment do just that?
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