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NEW CAT ON THE BLOCK

Okey dokey, I just found my newest favorite film. This animated short by a team of high school students: Jude Laugelli, Abbott Le-Eldred, Conrad Sokolowksi, Cameron Steege, Finn Wilkinson - really knocks it out of the park. The animation is quirky, colorful and fun. I love how the characters are depicted and especially love the backgrounds - the cardboard balcony is terrific.

The storyline is pretty simple - a new cat moves into the neighborhood and two cars compete for its attention. But hidden in there are all the idiosyncrasies that are either cat or human specific - from bringing food to the newbie to painting her portrait to pumping metal in order to get her attention. Even the credits are enjoyable and reflective about the personalities of the film's creators.

I highly recommend this for any festival, for students or a general audience; give it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Okey dokey, I just found my newest favorite film. This animated short by a team of high school students: Jude Laugelli, Abbott Le-Eldred, Conrad Sokolowksi, Cameron Steege, Finn Wilkinson - really knocks it out of the park. The animation is quirky, colorful and fun. I love how the characters are depicted and especially love the backgrounds - the cardboard balcony is terrific.

The storyline is pretty simple - a new cat moves into the neighborhood and two cars compete for its attention. But hidden in there are all the idiosyncrasies that are either cat or human specific - from bringing food to the newbie to painting her portrait to pumping metal in order to get her attention. Even the credits are enjoyable and reflective about the personalities of the film's creators.

I highly recommend this for any festival, for students or a general audience; give it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Two cats compete for the attention of their new neighbor.