A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.
film giffoni 2023
THE MERRY-GO-AROUND
Category: Elements +3
| Original Title | La Calesita |
| Category | Official Competition |
| Section | Elements +3 |
| Tipology | Animation, Short Film |
| Duration | 9' 37'' |
| Production Year | 2022 |
| Nationality | Argentina |
| Directed by | Augusto Schillaci |
| Screenplay | Augusto Schillaci |
| Editor | Amy Grieshaber |
| Animation | Sébastien Bruneau |
| 3D Modelling | Nathan Smithson |
| Sound | TJ Callaway (MPSE), Frank Pittenger |
| Music | Yazmina Raies |
| Visual Effects | Elizabeth Hauser Hemme |
| Produced by | Steve O'Brian |
| Production | Reel Fx Animation, Autour de Minuit |
Augusto Schillaci
Born in 1975, in Argentina. Augusto Schillaci is a director, writer and Senior VFX supervisor. He directed multiple projects including the inaugural animated short films from the ‘Best Fiends’ mobile app franchise, animated commercial spots for LEGO Batman and Chevrolet as well as game cinematic for ‘Transformers’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. He held the role of Senior VFX Sup on Reel FX's 3D feature films including the Golden Globe-nominated film, THE BOOK OF LIFE.
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