Shackle

Creatures of the woods struggle over creativity, jealousy and collaboration in this stunning stop motion short, filmed outdoors.

Director and animator Ainslie Henderson and his crew spent months working day and night in a Northumberland forest to create this astonishing film. The handcrafted puppets blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings as leaves, pinecones and twigs come to life. Motion-controlled cameras and interactions filmed in changing light make it an extraordinary logistical and creative feat.