In this animated short, a lone clockmaker named Bones sits inside a darkened studio filled with the sounds of ticking clocks. He parcels out his time in teaspoons and shadow, until the arrival of a mysterious package propels him to leave his refuge.
Ages 14 to 17
Arts Education - Visual Arts
Media Education - Film Animation
Brainstorm the symbolism of the ticking clock for Bones. Discuss the filmmaker’s choice of title; decide whether it best describes the film. Suggest other titles that would have been appropriate. Comment on the filmmaker’s use of technique and style. In what ways do the sound effects add to the overall presentation of the film?