Director & animator
RIFF 2026 · PROGRAM 00 · 14 min
Paper Trail
Don Hertzfeldt
THE STORY
Don Hertzfeldt’s new animated short film, "Paper Trail", is a 14-minute high-speed study of someone's life, seen only through pieces of paper. New animation techniques were developed to create the film's unique look and pace.
Behind the film
A CLOSER LOOK
From the film
CONTINUE EXPLORING
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