Film Favs 2023
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2023 — in no particular order:
In The Mood For Love – directed by Wong Kar-wai
The Last Movie Star – directed by Adam Rifkin
Sicario – directed by Denis Villeneuve
All Quiet On The Western Front – directed by Edward Berger
Saturday Night Fever – directed by John Badham
Rocky – directed by John G. Avildsen
The Silence of the Lambs – directed by Jonathan Demme
Arctic – directed by Joe Penna
Tucker: The Man And His Dream – directed by …
THE MEEMEES: Short Film
A micro stop motion animation I made with my daughter, Metzli. She was heavily involved with all the animation, voices, and creative direction for this short!
For more info, check out: https://reyniermolenaar.com
Director-Animators: Metzli and Reynier Molenaar
Produced by: Molenaar Family Films
Behind-The-Scenes: Itzel
PAINTED BUFFALO: Animation Test
Traditional Cel Animation Test I made for a short film I am developing. Subject inspired by my daughter’s love of Buffalos.
For more info, check out: https://reyniermolenaar.com
Director-Animator: Reynier
THE SWIMMER: Key Art
Some original Key Art created for THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER: Animation Tests
Traditional Cel Animation Tests for THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER: Frame Grabs
Frame Grabs from THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER: Storyboards
Original Storyboards for THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER: Promo Loops
Promo Loops for THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER: Posters
Posters and Title Treatments for THE SWIMMER, an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest
THE SWIMMER (Short Film)
Reel
THE SWIMMER is an animated short film featuring an ambitious Swimmer who starts small and wins big! Directed and animated by Reynier Molenaar, with an epic collaboration with his family.
For more info, check out: http://reyniermolenaar.com/theswimmer
Director-Animator: Reynier Molenaar
Producers: The Molenaar Family
Featuring: Itzel Molenaar, Metzli Molenaar, Tootie Molenaar and Surprise Guest Star