If you haven’t heard of it yet, you have to now. It had its premiere on the 9th of November and soon transformed into a viral hit, as Lucas Martell likes to name it. I’m inviting you to watch the video and you will surely think the same thing as its creator, Lucas.

Story

Pigeon Impossible is the tale of Walter, a rookie secret agent faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.

The film took nearly 5 years to complete and is the first attempt at animation by writer/director Lucas Martell: “When the project started, it was mostly an excuse to learn 3D animation, but by the end of the project I had spent so much time reworking and polishing the story that I just wanted people to laugh.”

The end-result is a hilarious 6-minute romp through the streets of Washington D.C. as our hero fights to save himself, and the world from the chaos reigned down by a hungry pigeon. Breathtaking visuals and a sweeping soundtrack showcase the work of nearly one-hundred talented artists and musicians, and the film stands as a testament to what can be accomplished by a team of dedicated volunteers working for the love of their craft.

Awards

First Prize – Best Short – Montreal World Film Festival
Best Animation – Childrens’ Jury Award – Encounters Short FIlm Festival
Best Animation – Savannah Film Festival
Best In Show – ArtFutura (Spain)
Best Short – Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival – Mopti Award
DC Shorts – Audience Choice Award
First Prize – Best Animation – Rhode Island International Film Festival
Kids’ Choice – In The Bin Short Film Festival
It’s Art Magazine – Hall Of Fame Award
SIGGRAPH 2009 – Electronic Theater
DC Shorts – Best of the Fest Showcase
Rhode Island International Film Festival – Best of the Fest Showcase
Palm Springs Shorts Fest – Best of the Fest Showcase
3D World Magazine – Competition Winner (Issue 98)
Texas Film Production Fund recipient (2007 TFPF Grant)

Further resources: PigeonImpossible.com – The PigeonImpossible blog – Lucas Martell’s portfolio

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