All My Relations (film)
All My Relations is a 5-minute short animated film from 1990, directed by Joanna Priestley and made from drawings on paper with 3-D frames.
Summary
It satirizes the pitfalls of romance, from marriage, childbirth and upward mobility to the disintegration of a relationship. The animationis framed by a series of sculptural assemblages, which emphasize the message implied by the archetypal characters whose dilemmas may be familiar
to those who have bought into the American Dream.
Awards and recognition
- National Independent Film Competition: Grand Prix
- Black Maria Film and Video Festival: Jury Award for Excellence
- Big Muddy Film Festival: Best of Festival
- American Film and Video Festival: Second Place/Red Ribbon Award
- Black Maria Film Festival: Jury Award for Excellence
- Northwest Film and Video Festival, Portland Art Museum: Honorable Mention
- Athens International Film Festival: Honorable Mention
- Marin County Film Festival: Third Prize