Underfoot (2006)

This experimental animated short dissects the Earth's surface and soil. Filmmaker Alex Mackenzie uses a specially built film exposure device to study the insect world, with remarkable results. Living insects are rendered as photograms on the surface of film stock, pulsating and teeming with life.

Director: Alex MacKenzie
Runtime: 5 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
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What is Underfoot about?
This experimental animated short dissects the Earth's surface and soil. Filmmaker Alex Mackenzie uses a specially built film exposure device to study the insect world, with remarkable results. Living insects are rendered as photograms on the surface of film stock, pulsating and teeming with life.
Who directed Underfoot?
Underfoot was directed by Alex MacKenzie.
How long is Underfoot?
Underfoot has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Underfoot produced?
Underfoot was produced in Canada.