THE PECULIAR ADVENTURES OF WILLOW B. STAR was the winner of BEST CHARACTERS at the June 2020 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival.
Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?
Ariane Smith: I love strong female characters and wanted to create one that was in the Agatha Christie style that I loved reading when I was 6 years old, but I wanted her to be updated and funky.
2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short?
I wrote the book in 2007. Years later I decided to animate it. Once I started making the short it was a jam packed 6-7 months.
3. How would you describe your short film in two words!?
Edgy, Funny
4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Raising the money.
5. What were your initial reactions when watching the…
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