Freeride in C

a film by

Latvia | 10'12" | 09/2024 | animation

The white tranquility of mountains is disturbed by colorful winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy downhill skiing.

“With its powerful rhythm, this film took us on a dynamic ride, giving hommage to the masters of abstract animation with a perfect symbiosis of animation, music and sound and simple, yet effective visuals.”
Square Eyes - Black 2024-Competition-Laurels
“With its powerful rhythm, this film took us on a dynamic ride, giving hommage to the masters of abstract animation with a perfect symbiosis of animation, music and sound and simple, yet effective visuals.”
Square Eyes - Black 2024-Competition-Laurels
Crew Festivals Press materials Jury Statement

Edmunds Jansons

Biography

Edmunds Jansons is a Latvian-born director, animator, creative producer, book illustrator, and founder of animation film studio Atom Art. His filmography includes animated short and feature films in different genres, which have been awarded in various significant festivals. Besides, Edmunds teaches animation directing at the Academy of Arts of Latvia.

Filmography

● Guard Of Honour (2021), 5 Min
● Jacob, Mimmi And The Talking Dogs (2019), 72 Min
● Pigtail And Mr. Sleeplessness (2017), 26 Min
● Isle Of Seals (2014), 6 Min
● Choir Tour (2012) 5’30 Min
● International Fathers Day (2012), 5 Min.
● Shammies 9 X 5 Min (2010-2020)
● Springtime In Crow Street (2009), 23 Min
● Little Birds Diary (2007)

Square Eyes -

Crew

Director: Edmunds Jansons
Script: Edmunds Jansons
Producer: Sabīne Andersone
Animation: Edmunds Jansons, Mārtiņš Dūmiņš
Sound: Ģirts Bišs
Editing: Edmunds Jansons
Art design : Edmunds Jansons
Music : “in C” by Terry Riley performed by The Young Gods
Assistant Animators: Kristīne Zvirbule, Sofija Jansone, Vidaga Grīnberga, Ieva Treija, Liāna Mihailova
Director’s assistant: Linda Stūre
Production manager: Agne Skane

Festivals

  • Ottawa International Animation Festival, Canada (25 – 29 September, 2024)
    Official Competition
  • Animest – Bucharest International Animation Film Festival, Romania (4 – 13 October, 2024)
    Short Competition
  • Riga International Film Festival, Latvia (17 – 27 October, 2024)
    Short Film Competition
  • Montclair Film Festival, United States (October 18 – 27, 2024)
    Official Selection
  • Etiuda&Anima Festival, Poland (22-27 October, 2024)
    International Competition
  • Fredrikstad Animation Festival, Norway (24 – 27 October, 2024)
    Nordic-Baltic Film Competition
  • International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film – DOK Leipzig, Germany (28 October – 3 November, 2024)
    Kids DOK / Young Eyes

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Press materials

EPK: Click here

Extended EPK: Click here

Stills, directors’ photo & poster: Click here

Dialogue lists – no dialogue

Downloadable trailer: Click here

Jury Statement

“With its powerful rhythm, this film took us on a dynamic ride, giving hommage to the masters of abstract animation with a perfect symbiosis of animation, music and sound and simple, yet effective visuals.”
Fredrikstad Animation Film Festival – Grand Prix

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