Interview with Filmmaker Björn Granberg (ART IS ANGST)

ART IS ANGST was the winner of BEST ANIMATION at the August 2020 Animation Feedback Film Festival.

 Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Björn Granberg: I have always been interested in the art of animation. 

Using 3d software suits me well, since it combines technical aspects with artistic creation.

The animation short, Art is Angst, first of all started with my intention to

develop my animation skills, and to learn more about the software.

The idea to the story began with my intention of creating characters that could communicate emotional expressions without using words.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short?

It actually took a couple of years… about four, I think.

I started the short with some vague ideas about the characters, and then began modelling them. During this process I decided to switch…