Animation: The Gigantic Change
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The Gigantic Change is an animated short set in the future, looking back at how the world came together to save the environment, empowering hope and action in the climate crisis.
This is an Extinction Rebellion film that offers hope in a narrative of doom and gloom.
As the public wakes up to the realities of the climate emergency, the film illustrates the tough journey we have ahead of us. But crucially, that the world we dream of is in fact possible if we all work together.
The goal is for the film to be as far reaching as possible, spreading the message and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to see what they can do to help build a better future. As well as multiple online platforms, we hope to screen the film during the trailers at selected cinemas across the UK and beyond.
Synopsis
A grandmother is reading her grandchild a story called ‘How We Changed Our World’. The story of how, back in 2020, when the world was on the brink of collapse, humanity came together and worked harder than ever to save the environment.
The Team
George Lewin – Original Story & Co-Director
Nicola Jane Francis – Co-Director & Animator
Josh Hughes – Writer
Serena Schellenberg – Producer
George Lewin
George is a London-based designer, visual artist and environmental activist. His work over the last 10 years spans brand identity, concept development, moving image and spatial design for a range of clients from around the world. More recently he has turned his creative focus to fighting the climate emergency, specifically with Extinction Rebellion.
Giving people a glimmer of hope was the driving force when writing this film. He believes the need for urgent climate action cannot be overstated, and in showing everyone that the future we want is possible, he hopes people will be inspired to take action.
www.georgelewin.co.uk
Nicola Jane Francis
The film will be animated by Creative Director Nicola Jane Francis. Nicola is an animator and animation director based in London who specialises in character driven narratives. Her personal work is often an observation of human nature and emotion.
www.nicolajanefrancis.com
Josh Hughes
London based writer and filmmaker Josh Hughes has worked in the industry for over ten years working with the likes of Netflix, Discovery Channel, the History Channel, BBC, Channel5 and Sky. Josh loves the liberating nature of writing for animation and the inherent power of the format.
Serena Schellenberg
Serena has produced TV Ads for 25 years at agencies such as JWT and Leo Burnett, and is particularly proud of her work for the NSPCC Share Aware Campaign.
For the last year, however, she has focused on Extinction Rebellion and produced the XR viral Climate Change - And Why We Need to Panic, voiced by Keira Knightley.
“As soon as I read George’s initial script, I found the concept so compelling and much needed in a sea of doom and gloom. I immediately wanted to be part of the team making it. I intend to focus the remainder of my life to Climate Activism and one of the ways I can serve is making engaging films to bring the truth to many, as well as hope for a better world”.
Where is the money going?
The majority of the funding for this film will go towards production. A smaller portion will help promote the film and reach as wide an audience as possible.
Any amount you can offer would be greatly appreciated so we can get this project rolling!
Some examples of Nicola's work...
This is an Extinction Rebellion film that offers hope in a narrative of doom and gloom.
As the public wakes up to the realities of the climate emergency, the film illustrates the tough journey we have ahead of us. But crucially, that the world we dream of is in fact possible if we all work together.
The goal is for the film to be as far reaching as possible, spreading the message and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to see what they can do to help build a better future. As well as multiple online platforms, we hope to screen the film during the trailers at selected cinemas across the UK and beyond.
Synopsis
A grandmother is reading her grandchild a story called ‘How We Changed Our World’. The story of how, back in 2020, when the world was on the brink of collapse, humanity came together and worked harder than ever to save the environment.
The Team
George Lewin – Original Story & Co-Director
Nicola Jane Francis – Co-Director & Animator
Josh Hughes – Writer
Serena Schellenberg – Producer
George Lewin
George is a London-based designer, visual artist and environmental activist. His work over the last 10 years spans brand identity, concept development, moving image and spatial design for a range of clients from around the world. More recently he has turned his creative focus to fighting the climate emergency, specifically with Extinction Rebellion.
Giving people a glimmer of hope was the driving force when writing this film. He believes the need for urgent climate action cannot be overstated, and in showing everyone that the future we want is possible, he hopes people will be inspired to take action.
www.georgelewin.co.uk
Nicola Jane Francis
The film will be animated by Creative Director Nicola Jane Francis. Nicola is an animator and animation director based in London who specialises in character driven narratives. Her personal work is often an observation of human nature and emotion.
www.nicolajanefrancis.com
Josh Hughes
London based writer and filmmaker Josh Hughes has worked in the industry for over ten years working with the likes of Netflix, Discovery Channel, the History Channel, BBC, Channel5 and Sky. Josh loves the liberating nature of writing for animation and the inherent power of the format.
Serena Schellenberg
Serena has produced TV Ads for 25 years at agencies such as JWT and Leo Burnett, and is particularly proud of her work for the NSPCC Share Aware Campaign.
For the last year, however, she has focused on Extinction Rebellion and produced the XR viral Climate Change - And Why We Need to Panic, voiced by Keira Knightley.
“As soon as I read George’s initial script, I found the concept so compelling and much needed in a sea of doom and gloom. I immediately wanted to be part of the team making it. I intend to focus the remainder of my life to Climate Activism and one of the ways I can serve is making engaging films to bring the truth to many, as well as hope for a better world”.
Where is the money going?
The majority of the funding for this film will go towards production. A smaller portion will help promote the film and reach as wide an audience as possible.
Any amount you can offer would be greatly appreciated so we can get this project rolling!
Some examples of Nicola's work...
Organiser
George Lewin
Organiser
England