Watch: Behind-the-Scenes Videos for Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’

“We have over 200 characters in the film and every single one of them has been handmade.” This is what sets stop-motion films apart. Everything is handmade by amazing craftspeople! Madman Films in Australia has revealed a series of 5 mini-featurettes for the acclaimed stop-motion animated film called Memoir of a Snail. It’s the latest creation from animation maestro Adam Elliot, and it just premiered to rave reviews at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, with a US release set for October (watch the main trailer). I’m a huge fan of this film! Set in 1970s Australia, it’s a bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel – a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea-pigs – and her brother after they’re separated. Featuring the voices of Sarah Snook as Grace, with Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Dominique Pinon, Magda Szubanski, with Nick Cave. This one is a winner – I wrote a glowing review and I’m glad it’s getting more & more attention. I want more videos! The stop-motion process is so mesmerizing because of how they have to build every little tiny bit of the entire film. Enjoy the behind-the-scenes glimpses below. // Continue Reading ›