Sycamore Eve
by Evan Viera, Hampshire College, Mini DV, 6 min. and 40 seconds
The planet Sycamore has been inhabited by a mechanical race that is rapidly destroying its environment. The machines harvest the planet’s most sacred resource. To them its nothing more than a powerful fuel, but to Sycamore it is responsible for all life on the planet. Eve, a young girl native to the planet, is determined to protect Sycamore. Although she’s outmatched by the Machines strength and power, she has managed to rebuild an orchard inside her home. This animation draws upon themes of imagination, creativity and industrialization. It also strives to create a unique cinematic experience where the picture and sound are intricately fused.