Ryan
2004
13 min
Coming soon
This animated short from Chris Landreth is based on the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. Ryan is living every artist's worst nightmare - succumbing to addiction, panhandling on the streets to make ends meet. Through computer-generated characters, Landreth interviews his friend to shed light on his downward spiral. Some strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
This animated short from Chris Landreth is based on the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. Ryan is living every artist's worst nightmare - succumbing to addiction, panhandling on the streets to make ends meet. Through computer-generated characters, Landreth interviews his friend to shed light on his downward spiral. Some strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorChris Landreth
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producerSteven HobanMarcy PageMark Smith
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executive producerJed DeCoryKaryn NolanNoah SegalDavid Verrall
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associate producerJeremy Edwardes
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computer graphics producerDavid Baas
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executive in charge of productionLarry DeFlorio
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composerFergus MarshMichael White
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interview voiceRyan LarkinChris LandrethFelicity FanjoyDerek Lamb
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animatorRobb DenovanSebastian KapijimpangaPaul KohutJeff Panko
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character designChris Landreth
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lightingBelma Abdicevic
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renderingBelma Abdicevic
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compositingBelma Abdicevic
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character modellerTed CharltonJoseph Kim
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character setupSimon SherrRick KoguckiBill DwellyFred Ni
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character texturingDave Bachelor
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set texturingDave Bachelor
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set designHelen Zotalis Van EmmerikPaul CieniuchIan MacLeod
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modelingHelen Zotalis Van EmmerikPaul CieniuchIan MacLeod
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texturingHelen Zotalis Van EmmerikPaul CieniuchIan MacLeod
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storyboard artistBrian Lemay
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additional animationAlison Reiko LoaderWadi EjiwunmiTerry Kalinich
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additional effects animationYiqun ChenBill Dwelly
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additional character designFred NiThomas Hendry
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additional texturingDaniel Hornick
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additional lightingIan MacLeodHelen Zotalis Van Emmerik
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additional compositingJoe Raasch
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render assistantDave Bachelor
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software r&d directorKaran Singh
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production programmerPatrick ColemanGeorge ElkouraGlenn Tsang
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technical administratorMartin Kumor
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programmerMartin Kumor
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assistant system administratorSteven Lin
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Seneca assistantAli MurtazaHeather GagnierHeather Chan
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pre-production consultantRob Aitchison
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previsualizationMartin HesselinkGavin SoaresDerek Verdonck
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post-production supervisorPaula Devonshire
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production accountantBrian BortsKim Killam
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picture editing servicesCoptor Productions Inc.
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editorAllan Code
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assistant editorMichael Morrow
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titlesTodd Ivey
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slatesTodd Ivey
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schedulingMelanie Moulton
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digital film transferFilm Effects Inc.
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printsAlpha-Cine
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sound design servicesTattersall Sound & Picture
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sound supervisorDavid McCallum
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re-recording mixerLou Solakofski
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dialogue editorMartin Gwynn Jones
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ADR editorMartin Gwynn Jones
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sound effects editorJane TattersallGarrett KerrDavid RoseRod Deogrades
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assistant re-recording mixerEliot Crackower
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foley artistSteve Hammond
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foley assistantJohn Elliott
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foley recordistEric Culp
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ADR recordistRobert DiGioria
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sound mixing servicesCasablanca Magnetic North
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musicianHugh MarshDon RookeJeremy EdwardesRoberto OcchipintiBrian Barlow
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music engineerOrmond Jobin
Education
Ages 15 to 17
Study Guides - Guide 1 | Guide 2
Arts Education - Visual Arts
Health/Personal Development - Mental Health/Stress/Suicide
Health/Personal Development - Substance Use and Abuse/Addiction
Investigate the effects of success. How was Ryan pressured to perform? How did this affect his ability to make his art? Students can reflect on situations where they feel pressure and how it affects their decisions and sense of well-being. Why did Ryan turn to substance abuse? Why doesn’t he accept help to get a job and get off the streets? Ask students whether seeing this film has changed their impressions of homelessness.
