WE THE ANIMALS
In 2018, my favorite film of the festival was WE THE ANIMALS (trailer here), directed by Jeremiah Zager. A true piece of art, it’s beautiful, emotional, and so important. The story and characters—three brothers, making their way through childhood and navigating complicated relationships with complicated parents—will forever stick with me. But most of all, I was in awe of the direction. The cinematography, music, and POV were just so amazing. And the stop-motion animated drawings that give us a view into the inner world of youngest brother Jonah (played by Evan Rosado), were perfectly used in developing character—and even more powerful later, brought back in such a heartbreaking and meaningful way.
—Jessica Switch, SVP, Production
