13th Animation Division Jury Selections
SCARECROWMAN THE ANIMATION
Animated TV series [Japan]
TAKEUCHI Yoshio
Outline
An old scarecrow, Scarecrowman, who was put in the closet, gets struck by lightning. When he was able to move his arms and legs, it begins to repair the toys left in the closet. He and the revitalized toys set off together on an adventure. The film utilizes 3DCG and pre-scoring that allows natural performances. It is a heartwarming work with an eco-conscious message.