The Cave: An adaptation of Plato's Allegory in Clay   |   Animation   
Shorts Block  C
Directed by: Michael Ramsey
2007   |   3m 10s   |   USA   | www.platosallegory.com

Synopsis:  An excerpt from Plato's Republic, the 'Allegory of the Cave' is a classic commentary on the human condition. We have adapted and brought it to life by shooting over 4,000 still photographs of John Grigsby's wonderful claymation. The look was achieved by use of candlelight in a real fire that burned at the back of the set.

Screening Times: Sinclair Auditorium
Thursday, 9:15 pm / Friday, 7:30 pm / Saturday, 5:00 pm   [Shorts Block 'C']

About the Director: Michael Ramsey has provided production services on over 300 films and television programs. His work as a producer, director and cinematographer has appeared in feature length documentaries, music videos, television series, animations, and commercials. His Boulder, Colorado based company Spoken Image is now providing services for documentary, commercial, NGO's, and web clients.