The Hollow Moon

The moon is still. It has not moved in weeks. Nature has been corrupted as a result. One boy has an idea to bring the moon a gift, hoping to please it and put it back in motion.
On his journey he learns about himself and others, and what it really means to exist. He discovers that the best gift of all is intangible.

Credits / Collaborators / Cast

Directed and Painted by Disney artist Eric Robison
Co-written and Scored by Tanner Robison

Director's statement

The Hollow Moon by Eric Robison Wins Award in Best Shorts Film Competition

Honolulu, Hawaii, March 21, 2019 – Eric Robison of Imagiboom Entertainment has won a prestigious Award of Excellence from The Best Shorts Film Competition. The award was given for Eric Robison’s captivating short film The Hollow Moon.

Former Disney Imagineer and Creative Director Robison brings his stunning and inspired artwork to this innovative animation – combining gorgeous hand painted art in combination with stop motion silhouettes. The story is of an island boy’s journey to wake up the moon while collecting life wisdom along the way.

“After eight years of painting backgrounds and my sons acting as the character against homemade green screens, I am overjoyed to be recognized for our efforts. My desire was to create an environment that no one has ever seen before; abstract and bizarre, yet familiar to the viewer as Earth. While I was painting the scenes in Hawaii, my son Tanner composed the soundtrack while living in China. The process was extraordinary.”
The Best Shorts Competition recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about Best Shorts and a list of recent winners can be found at www.BestShorts.net.
In winning a Best Shorts Award, Mr. Robison and Imagiboom Entertainment join the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Disney Interactive for Vinlymation: A Love Story and Oscar winning production Mr. Hublot from Laurent Witz from Luxembourg. Rick Prickett, who chairs The Best Shorts Competition, had this to say about the latest winners: “Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Best Shorts Competition helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of Best Shorts is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
For more information email imagiboom@gmail.com or  https://twitter.com/imagiboom or visit https://thehollowmoon.com

FILM DETAILS

Genre: Animation
Country: USA
Language: English
Length in minutes: 19:31
YEAR: 2019