"Reach", animated short film, Luke Randall, 2009, Australia

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A tiny robot is given the gift of life with only one limitation, the length of his power cable. When a curious bird appears at the workshop window, the robot feels a lust to live outside of his reach that may be his demise.

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"Reach"

Published on May 7, 2009


The National Film Board of Canada, in association with the Cannes Short Film Corner and partner YouTube, welcomes you to this NFB competition, now in its fifth year.
Its your turn to choose. Internet votes will decide the best film, and the winner will be announced at Cannes on May 21. The prize: an HD MINI-DV camera and a mobile studio including laptop and editing suite.

Director: Luke Randall
Running Time: 3'50
Country: Australia
Category: Comedy

A tiny robot is given the gift of life with only one limitation, the length of his power cable. When a curious bird appears at the workshop window, the robot feels a lust to live outside of his reach that may be his demise.

Originally from the island of Tasmania, Luke Randall is a director/animator currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Luke has been fortunate enough to work on CG TV series, video game cinematic and animated feature films over the past couple of years and has received several awards for his work.

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"Reach"
May 5, 2013


Directed and Animated by Luke Randall
Nominated Best Animation - Australian Film Institute Awards 09 (Australian Oscars)
2nd Place - NFB Cannes Short Film Corner Competition
Winner Best Animated Film - New Jersey International Film Festival
Winner Golden Eagle Award - Cine Awards
Winner Best Animation - Reno Film Festival
Winner Best Animation - Action Cut Film Festival
Winner Award of Excellence - Indie Awards
Winner Best Animated Film - GIAA Film Festival
Winner Special Jury Award - CINE awards
Winner - Sydney Festival - Get Animated Competition
Winner Best Student Film - Southbeach International Animation Festival
Winner Best Animation - DeReel Independent Film Festival
Winner 2nd place - Stinkwater International Short Film Festival
Winner Best Film - Boohoo Film Compeition
Winner Best Film - Newtown Flicks Film Competition
Winner Award of Merit in Animation - The Accolade Film Awards