MaiDavi Studio – We make animation

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MaiDavi Studio

Experimental animation that moves between 2D, step one, stop motion, traditional animation with sporadic 3D insertions. Have fun, I’m having fun.

Commissions

Animation created for a live performance by the association Archeologia Sonora Sperimentale.

2022

A journey that becomes a great adventure. A child playing and his imagination stage a great adventure that takes place every day, always, everywhere. Stop motion animation project and mixed media created for the Livorno event, “a city of water” by and for Associazione Culturale Cambiamenti.

2023

2D animation project created for the Livorno event by and for Associazione Culturale Cambiamenti.

2024

Video introduction fore the “L’ora buia” podcast channel.

2024

Video made for the Livorno Municipality’s Foster Care Center, to promote the Family Foster Care institution.

2021

Animation for the homepage of ERAM‘s site.

2021

NEWS, THOUGHTS, WIP & INTERVIEWS.

Monsieur Soeur – a quick interview

How and why did your journey into animation begin? I have always liked animation, but never expected to make animated films. A friend got me involved in “Film Racing” and I was immediately drawn to…

Animations in progress

I’m currently working on two animated projects. The first short is called “Gregor’s Dream”, and it’s about a night counselor and what happened to him one day. Or rather one night. Peter Lorre Gregor…

The Evolution of Stop Motion: from the 1980s to the Present

Stop motion animation has continued to evolve since the 1980s, adapting to new technologies while preserving its unique charm. From the resurgence of feature films to advancements in digital tools, this article explores the development…

Wilmfredle’s Oddities – a quick interview

How and why did your journey into animation begin? My journey into animation began with a group in Portland, OR about a decade ago called Monsieur Soeur who competes in timed film festivals where a…

Podenco – a quick interview

I present to you Antoni Sendra, aka PODENCO, a freelance director from Spain specialized in mixed media animation. And this is the quick interview. How and why did your journey into animation begin? I started…

The Origins of Stop Motion: From the Early Days to the 1980s

Stop motion animation is a filmmaking technique that has fascinated audiences for over a century. By manipulating objects frame by frame, filmmakers create the illusion of movement, leading to some of the most iconic and…

Clapham Road Studio – a quick interview

Clapham Road Studios has been home to the production of well over 1000 commercials and promos in the last thirty years, including adverts for John Lewis, Coca Cola, Loewe, Starbucks, Nike, Google, Greenpeace, Lego and…

MARTYNA KOLENIEC – a quick interview

Martyna is a Polish self-taught stop motion director. Since 2016 she has been immersed in different animation techniques, creating music videos, commercials and TV spots from scratch. She does everything from writing and puppet making…

PERSONAL & ARTISTIC PROJECTS

With support and contribution by:

Veronica Rosati, Paolo Rotelli, Christine Baudon.

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Festivals:

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Marin County Fair International Festival of Short Film Video - 2024

HONORABLE MENTION - Tromadance Film Festival - 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION - First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network - 2022

Magic Scuffle in Deep Waters

OFFICIAL SELECTION - 8th Chaniartoon 2023 - 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION - First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by LiftOffGlobalNetwork - 2023

The Gift

Contact

maidavistudio@gmail.com