Fata Morgana

This short film is by Frodo Kuipers from Studio Mosquito in the Netherlands. Although Kuipers does not have that many credits on IMDb, I sure hope you'll see a lot more in the near future, as "Fata Morgana" is a lot of fun.

Before I begin discussing what's in the film, you should understand that "Fata Morgana" is an Italian phrase that is akin to the English concept of a mirage, or an optical illusion caused by the sun. The title is quite appropriate, as it's an odd story about the powerful effects of the sun on a very thirsty man who is operating a lemonade stand in the middle of the desert (don't over-think this, just accept the insane premise). The problem is that he's struggling with his own thirst and his own greed. How this all plays out, I'll let you see for yourself--I don't want to spoil the surprise.

While the quality of the animation is very, very, very simple, it's also quite effective. That's because the basic story is so good--an important thing for all young animators to consider. See this one--it's cute and enjoyable.