When the Tides Went Down: 'Barebones’ production techniques for independent animation

Jordan Patrick Buckner

When the Tides Went Down: 'Barebones’ production techniques for independent animation

Jordan Patrick Buckner

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Abstract

When the Tides Went Down is a short animated film written, directed and designed by Jordan Buckner. It was made as part of BBC New Creatives, a BBC Arts and Arts Council funded scheme to support young filmmakers in the UK. The film was aired on 26th April 2020, on BBC4 and BBC iPlayer.

The film, and its production, explore a number of key research themes. In its storytelling, 'When the Tides Went Down' uses nuanced forms of climate activism and messaging to express concerns for the future and engage with its audience.

Whilst in its production, the film leans heavily on independent, lo-fi animation techniques in order to appropriately convey its message.

The synopsis for the film is as follows:
"As climate change threatens our future, how do we come to terms with the end of our existence? When the Tides Went Down is a short animation exploring our different responses to these turbulent times."

Original language	English
Place of Publication	The Turner Contemporary Gallery, Kent, England
Publisher	British Broadcasting Corporation
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 15 Nov 2019
Event	Late Night Live: Turner Prize 2019 - Turner Contemporary, Margate, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Nov 2019 → 15 Nov 2019 https://turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/late-night-live-turner-prize-2019-15-11-19/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Animation
Film
Film Production
Art direction
Climate Change
Activism
Folk Horror
Independent Filmmaking

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When the Tides Went Down: 'Barebones’ production techniques for independent animation

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