Title: La Calesita
Screenplay and Director: Augusto Schillaci
Animators: Sébastien Bruneau
Editing: Amy Grieshaber
Music: Yazmina Raies
Sound Design: TJ Callaway (MPSE), Frank Pittenger
Production: Steve O’Brian (Reel Fx Animation)
Distribution: Nina Rebel-Faure (Autour de Minuit)
Year: 2022
Country: Argentina, Canada, USA
Length: 9 minutes 37 seconds
A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighbourhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.
Biography
Born in 1975, in Argentina, Augusto Schillaci is a director, writer and Senior VFX supervisor. He directed multiple projects including the inaugural animated short films from the ‘Best Fiends’ mobile app franchise, animated commercial spots for LEGO Batman and Chevrolet as well as game cinematic for ‘Transformers’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. He held the role of Senior VFX Sup on Reel FX’s 3D feature films including the Golden Globe-nominated film, ‘The Book of Life’.