Original Of Dan’s Trip To Planet Phi

“Original of Dan’s Trip to Planet Phi” is a captivating student-made film from around 1975, directed by Willis Simms. The film uniquely showcases the creative process of animation as practiced by students at Hughes Jr. High School in Woodland Hills, California. Without a soundtrack, the film focuses purely on the visual aspects, highlighting the students as they engage in making animated pictures and transparencies right in their classroom. It serves as both an educational insight into the methods of animation and a celebration of youthful creativity. For those interested in learning more about the filmmaker, Willis Simms, additional information is available on the American Film Archives Network at http://www.afana.org/simmswillis.htm.

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