The West Factory Rebellion
The West Factory Rebellion by Thom Ekers, MA student fro the Universtiy of Greenwich
Who?
Thom Ekers (Writer, Director, Camera Op and Editor) Tim Fowler (Lighting and Design) Tanya Ekers (Puppets and Props) Adam Elliott (Voice Actor) Avian Anderson (Scenic Artist) Diego and the Dissidents (Music)
What?
A group of kids are held captive in a mysterious factory at the edge of the world. Forced to work in coal mines by emotional robots, they hatch a plan to escape in what is known as, The West Factory Rebellion!
Why? We took inspiration from a whole host of existing works: Button Moon, The Mouse and his Child, The City of Lost Children, Labyrinth, Grim Fandango, Earthbound, The Woodentops, Madame Tutli-Putli
How?
Puppetry in the style of stop motion
Next Project?
I have many ideas for a feature length sequel/remake to this project as well as more puppet shorts
Which animated film would you like to have made?
Without a doubt I would have loved to have made Spirited Away.
