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French animator Ghislain Avrillon’s short film “Galileo” is a bonifide hit with Channel Frederator Fans! Here is a quick interview with the filmmaker about his work.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Ghislain Avrillon: I learned animation and art at the Pivaut School in Nantes (France). My studies lasted 4 years, but only the last two were animation.
Galileo is the result of the last year. Six months of hard personal work.

CF: What gave you the idea for “Galileo”?

GA: I love poetry and the idea of freedom. This mentality orientated my choices for the scenario and graphic world. I heard a beautiful comment about Galileo : “A Modern Icarus”. Icarus has ever been a beautiful dream to me.

CF: What influences your style the most?

GA: Hmmm… I’m very interested in illustrator’s digital work. I want to approach a traditional result with digital tools.

CF: Are you working on anything new you can tell us about?

GA: I’m working on many personal [Read more…]

This week we take a look at a little film with a lot of heart - coming at you all the way from France! Don’t forget to nominate Channel Frederator and Cartoon Hangover for the Streamy Awards!

1. Go to: http://channelfrederator.com/streamys

2. Vote Channel Frederator for “Best Hosted Web Series”
Vote Cartoon Hangover for “Best New Web Series”

3. The URLS are http://channelfrederator.com and http://channelfrederator.com/hangover, respectively.

Done! Look, you voted! And now for our film…

“Galileo”, by Ghislain Avrillon: A whimsical look an imaginative young boy.

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, 2010 is so *bleepin’* awesome! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher