SF ShortsThe Wake-Up Call
Winner of Best Animation
Winner of Best Animation
“A crafted noir parable worthy of Rod Serling, pulsing with atmospheric framing and lighting, achieved through masterfully rendered imagery.” – F3 Film Magazine
The Wake-Up Call USA Animation
The story of a rich man in crisis, tumbled down the rabbit hole of reevaluating his life.
The story of a rich man in crisis, tumbled down the rabbit hole of reevaluating his life.
DIRECTOR PROFILE
James Kahn
Director Bio :
James Kahn, an emergency room physician, wrote the novelizations of Return of the Jedi, Poltergeist, and The Goonies, among others, then went on to become writer-producer on Melrose Place and Star Trek: Voyager. He's also produced an award-winning feature film, The Bet, and several CDs of Americana music. This is his first animated film.
Director Statement :
This was really fun to do. Incredible gratitude to my animator, Sebastian Kesiak, who made my visions manifest.
Director Bio :
James Kahn, an emergency room physician, wrote the novelizations of Return of the Jedi, Poltergeist, and The Goonies, among others, then went on to become writer-producer on Melrose Place and Star Trek: Voyager. He's also produced an award-winning feature film, The Bet, and several CDs of Americana music. This is his first animated film.
Director Statement :
This was really fun to do. Incredible gratitude to my animator, Sebastian Kesiak, who made my visions manifest.