ABSTRACT
Each film of the series makes consistent use of bold jump cuts stringing together minimally animated visuals, some of which are so steeped in visual metaphor that they require repeat viewings to be fully appreciated. Ruth Lingford’s attitude is similar, while also acknowledging the significantly increased range of expression animated imagery can bring to the mix, particularly its ability to visualize the internal: The thing about animation and documentary is that animation can document the subjective, or can try to. Amongst the most popular and emotionally resonant of the StoryCorps stories to eventually be animated is Danny and Annie, a reminiscence of the titular couple’s 27-year romance, reflecting on what is most important in life. Independent Canadian animator and documentarian Jeff Chiba Stearns trained in animation at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, graduating in 2001 and immediately embarking on a career in animation filmmaking and teaching.
