A looping animated GIF has an existential crisis.
At one point or another, it’s happened to all of us — a sudden realization that you’re simply repeating yourself with little satisfaction. You pick up your phone, scroll through social media, hit “like” a few times, then continue on with your routine. Rinse and repeat. Now imagine one of those adorable GIFs you’ve just “double-tapped” is living the same exact experience. In this week’s Staff Pick Premiere, award-winning animator Will Anderson imagines the life of an animated GIF after its shift is over and the walls start caving in. An existential crisis born out of a culture hungry for internet fame, “Have Heart” starts with an endless loop and develops into one of the most relatable, original, and darkly comedic films we’ve seen in a long time.
“Have Heart” is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: vimeo.com/blog/post/have-heart
*BAFTA nominee 2018 – Short Animation
BEST SHORT FILM – British Animation Awards 2018
HAVE HEART Stickers for iOS iMessages here – itunes.apple.com/us/app/have-heart-stickers/id1346847996?ls=1&mt=8
