The Forbidden Zone | Award Winning Stop-Motion Short film

Dumont has been surviving in isolation, and living miserably in the remnants of his past. Until one day, a magical creature made entirely of light crashes outside of his bunker. This unexpected disturbance forces Dumont to make a choice, whether he will remain stuck in the safety of the past, or take the leap forward into the unknown. Dumont chooses the dangerous path of discovery and makes the pilgrimage across The Forbidden Zone to bring the creature safely home to the top of the red mountain.

This film is a love letter to those who embrace the unknown, and walk through the fog to come out free of the fears that bind them. The impossible becomes possible and the fog lifts away to reveal something even better than you had imagined. After all, climbing to the peak doesn’t always lead where you think, and the smallest spark can bring new life to the darkest of places.

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[kimsneath]

This is so beautiful. Such a metaphor for life; taking risk, rather than staying safe but alone, climbing mountains that once seemed impossible and receiving rewards greater than you could imagine. ❤

[Garch-the-Great]

This should be adapted as a children's storybook. It's short and simple, there are gorgeous images for illustrations, it's non-controversial and has a positive message. It could sell really well.

[Soothsayer]

I saw the poison fog as a metaphor for the negativity we all choke down daily, or perhaps the isolation of depression. The orb is hope. He refused to let the fog take his little light away under any circumstances. He remains undaunted in the face of terrible odds to rejoin his light with the whole. I like that you didn't use the device of talking to himself. Powerful and lovely. Thank you. This should be one of those shorts you see before a feature film.

[fabricebareille]

The "behind the scene" video is definitely worth it!!! Go watch it too people!!!

[vernalc]

That took a GREAT imagination and a LOT of hard work! GREAT JOB!

[etogreen]

That was an incredible work of art. What I got out of it: With self sacrifice and determination we can help fix the bad state our planets environment is in.

[ricrandmfx]

Excellent story & Animation! I've always enjoyed stop motion. Especially in this day & age, where digital rules the landscape. This short is clever, it has no dialog & still conveys relatable emotions & actions of the main character.

Generally, I dont read any descriptions before watching a short film. This one would have probably made more sense if I had.
In any case, very good work!

[stephaniewoodson]

I can't stop watching this. The message here is quite profound.

[svrpiz]

This is an amazing piece of artistry and brilliantly portrayed. Wow, congratulations to the team that made this! 🎉

[andy-the-gardener]

we dont deserve or have a guardian angel to put things right

[bwilliams]

Very compelling little film; it posed more questions than it answered, allowing the viewer's mind to retain the sense of strangeness and wonder.

[daniellow]

Amazing art. Thank you all for bringing this to us.

[lynchcreekmuzzy]

That last breath given to save something else was really a beautiful touch...Thank You ❤

[Tony-ujyl]

Wow thank you. Done so well. B E A UTIFUL. Even shed a tear.

[theawesomer]

Beautiful work, and great storytelling!

[cantdance]

totally enchanting story and visuals. Nicely done.

[Fafe]

Que bálsamo para a alma este fílme.
Gratidão.

[ColleenDoyle-jn]

Stunning! Such talent. I am so happy to watch your work. Bravo for your awesome creativity and pure inspiration with this amazing Short. 👏👏

[koriw]

This was such a touching metaphor for life today. Too many people just survive (e.g. subsisting) while some give everything they have (even their last breath) for something even if they don't expect to get anything out of it. Not enough people live like that. Touching and sad all at once.

[publictransportmedia]

Enjoyed. Good storytelling, and digg its design.