Dragonslayer (Germany-2004; animation, short; dir. Robert Kuczera)
Dragonslayer is a 3D animated fantasy short film of 9:30 min. length. The project was completed over a 24-month period: 9 months of preproduction, 12 months of production and 3 months of postproduction.
Synopsis:
In a time when dragons threatened mankind, there was only one man who fought against them all. His name is Tarragon and riding on his brave battle horse Black Bull he is on his way to work. But things don’t always turn out as they should… and one day… hhmm….
Check out the website for a wealth of making-of material. There is also a heap of production and conceptual art here.
Now that was just great! What fun visuals, and such a cute story. Nice!