JASS
Jass, an IADT grad film directed by Meg Elwood, is set in a malnourished world. Animals are being hunted out and killed by humans who fear they are becoming too intelligent and now pose a threat to mankind. Huebert, using the guise of an “ANIMALS OUT” officer, smuggles animals to safety.
Dan, Huebert’s brother, who works for the “ANIMALS OUT” task force, poses the biggest threat to Huebert as he grows suspicious of Huebert’s actions. Huebert puts his life in danger when he finds a small fox cub, Jass, who is in need of rescuing.
Working closely with the director I designed and fabricated the Jass rod puppet as well as three other versions of him for different scenes and made Jass’ mother puppet.
I also puppeteered Jass in the film with two other puppeteers. Jass was made from upholstery foam, wire and covered in fleece fabric.