The Kitchen Grand Brie is only the greatest race in the whole household and your favorite foods are the contestants. And when Armando Fettucini, the most beloved and hated delicacy on the grid is on the verge of winning a fifth time to take control of the life-giving fridge, the other dishes take unprecedented action to stop him and accidentally set off a chain of events that changes the Grand Brie forever.
Our challengers include Armando Fettucini, the greatest pasta to have ever raced; Ernie Getränk, a can of energy drink who is ready to pop; Sofia Dulche, a tough-as-nails dessert who has everything to prove; and Marc Patate, a poutine newcomer to the grid who is just happy to be there.
Although beloved by fans, Armando Fettucini has made questionable moves on the track. The other racers conspire against him by taking advantage of controversial racing tactics. This is their side of the story…
Director's Statement
My name is Ian and I can't wait until you watch my short, The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie. This project has been a labor of love, combining practical techniques, 3D printing fabrication, stop motion animation, and filmmaking & editing wizardry into a live action/animated hybrid work that I believe can be an inexpensive model for creating animated content in the future.
The aim of the project is to take the true-crime documentary conceit and expand it into a 10 episode short series, in the likes of the Cartoon Network program “Over the Garden Wall.” In the series — about the length of a feature film in 10 minute increments — we’d follow our protagonist, Marc, who survived the blender 20 years ago. He has gone from happy-go-lucky Canadian poutine, to dejected and joyless rotting potato. His daughter, a spunky and naive tater tot, convinces him to start a new team to win back his glory. But little do they know that a similar conspiracy is being concocted behind the scenes by ‘other’ provisions. Nothing ever really changes in Formula Food…
I hope you enjoy my film!
Crew
Ian Beckman - Director/ Producer/ Animator
Ian Beckman is a film aficionado who lives and breathes movies and cartoons. He has produced, edited, and directed experimental short machinima projects and advocacy documentaries for various advertising agencies and worked with major brands and influencers on YouTube. He has also directed and produced high-quality video content for healthcare and tech clients, ranging from communications and social media to sizzle reels. Additionally, he built his own gaming channel. With over a decade of experience in video production, he has honed his skills in editing, animation, graphic design, field production, budgeting, scoping, and managing projects and teams. He is excited to focus his attention and experience on his own animated productions in the future.
Behind the Scenes:
- Runtime10:38
- DirectorIan Beckman
- ScreenwriterIan Beckman
- ProducerIan Beckman
- AnimatorIan Beckman
The Kitchen Grand Brie is only the greatest race in the whole household and your favorite foods are the contestants. And when Armando Fettucini, the most beloved and hated delicacy on the grid is on the verge of winning a fifth time to take control of the life-giving fridge, the other dishes take unprecedented action to stop him and accidentally set off a chain of events that changes the Grand Brie forever.
Our challengers include Armando Fettucini, the greatest pasta to have ever raced; Ernie Getränk, a can of energy drink who is ready to pop; Sofia Dulche, a tough-as-nails dessert who has everything to prove; and Marc Patate, a poutine newcomer to the grid who is just happy to be there.
Although beloved by fans, Armando Fettucini has made questionable moves on the track. The other racers conspire against him by taking advantage of controversial racing tactics. This is their side of the story…
Director's Statement
My name is Ian and I can't wait until you watch my short, The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie. This project has been a labor of love, combining practical techniques, 3D printing fabrication, stop motion animation, and filmmaking & editing wizardry into a live action/animated hybrid work that I believe can be an inexpensive model for creating animated content in the future.
The aim of the project is to take the true-crime documentary conceit and expand it into a 10 episode short series, in the likes of the Cartoon Network program “Over the Garden Wall.” In the series — about the length of a feature film in 10 minute increments — we’d follow our protagonist, Marc, who survived the blender 20 years ago. He has gone from happy-go-lucky Canadian poutine, to dejected and joyless rotting potato. His daughter, a spunky and naive tater tot, convinces him to start a new team to win back his glory. But little do they know that a similar conspiracy is being concocted behind the scenes by ‘other’ provisions. Nothing ever really changes in Formula Food…
I hope you enjoy my film!
Crew
Ian Beckman - Director/ Producer/ Animator
Ian Beckman is a film aficionado who lives and breathes movies and cartoons. He has produced, edited, and directed experimental short machinima projects and advocacy documentaries for various advertising agencies and worked with major brands and influencers on YouTube. He has also directed and produced high-quality video content for healthcare and tech clients, ranging from communications and social media to sizzle reels. Additionally, he built his own gaming channel. With over a decade of experience in video production, he has honed his skills in editing, animation, graphic design, field production, budgeting, scoping, and managing projects and teams. He is excited to focus his attention and experience on his own animated productions in the future.
Behind the Scenes:
- Runtime10:38
- DirectorIan Beckman
- ScreenwriterIan Beckman
- ProducerIan Beckman
- AnimatorIan Beckman