Best Animation Short
LUKi and the Lights
Short Animation
Session 9: 1:00pm-3:00pm - September 15th
Completed on:
September 15, 2023
Location:
United States
Runtime:
0:10:40
Language:
No Dialogue
Director(s)
Toby Cochran
Writer(s)
Toby Cochran, Sascha Groen, Janna Brouwer-Schouten, Anjo Snijders
Producer(s)
Adrian Ochoa
Key Cast
Other Credits
Cinematographer: Charlie Ramos; Editors : Toby Cochran, Tyler Pinneo; Music Editor: Andrew Vernon; Storyboards: John Brian Ludwick, Toby Cochran, Nazul Sobrino, Lydia Anslow, Rachel Cherry, James Trujillo; Production Designer: Marie Thorhauge; Art Director: Toby Cochran; Animation Supervisors: Michelle Meeker, Alex Ferreira Simoes
Synopsis
LUKi, a charming and upbeat robot known for living life to the fullest, confronts a life-altering ALS diagnosis. Through the lens of LUKi's unwavering resilience, the story of his battle against ALS transforms into a testament to the human (and robotic) spirit's ability to find light even in the darkest of times. With every choice he makes, every smile he shares, and every second he cherishes, LUKi paints a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live, even as the sands of time slip through his grasp.
Statement from Filmmaker
What would you do if you were given a short time to live? At the heart of the story, Luka decides to live out life on his terms. Currently, there is no cure for ALS, that's due to the lack of funding for this disease. This film aims to 1. Give hope to families struggling with this disease, enabling parents & children to have a conversation & understand ALS. 2. Create greater awareness so one day there will be a cure. And 3. Luka will become the mascot for all ALS.
Student Film
No
First Time Filmmaker
Yes