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Director Tomas Mankovsky’s “Sorry I’m Late” is a creative addition to the explosion of humans-as-stop-motion films on the web. Here he tells us about the film and the best ever reason for being late.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation/film?

Tomas Mankovsky: I’ve never studied film really, I studied advertising and graphic design at Beckmans College of Art in Stockholm. It was great and that’s where I also started experimenting with film/animation and made my first short
Little Big Love. I’ve read quite a few books on filmmaking, animation, cinematography etc. though, and since I have a background in advertising I’ve been on quite a few shoots where I’ve been absorbing knowledge and watching how other filmmakers work. But the best way to study is to simply pick up the camera and start doing it.

CF: Who or what has influenced your style the most?

TM:There’s so many different things, but I guess if I [Read more…]

Who is the hottest anime chick of all time? Is that guy speaking French? Are both of those guys speaking French? What are they fighting about? Do celebrities really kick the bucket in groups of three? Why can’t the Earth be as much fun as the moon! Why are you late?!!All of these questions and oh, so many more will be answered in episode 187 of Channel Frederator!

“Sorry I’m Late”, submitted by James Bretton – Outstanding stop motion detailing the numerous and absurd obstacles of being on time. Directed by Tomas Mankovsky.

“Le Tuff Talk”, submitted by semi_g – Animated thought bubbles explain outlandish insults thrown around in French.

“Public Service Announcement”, submitted by Marc Tyler – Death addresses rumors about celebrities dying in threes.

“Entropy”, submitted by Dane Jacobs – A lonely girl on a desolate Earth has her life transformed with a magical trip to the moon.

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