Return to Hairy Hill

Daniel
Gies

Daniel Gies learned everything he knows about computer animation and filmmaking through online tutorials and the generosity of mentors along the way. A self-taught artist and animator, born and raised at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Western, Canada, Daniel has spent the last 17 years living and working in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec. Although he has collaborated with many directors and artists over his career, RETURN TO HAIRY HILL marks Daniel Gies’ first independent short film. --- 2023 E.D. FILMS “Retour à Hairy Hill,” Director et al 2023 Thinkwell Montréal, “SWAD Armillary,” Art Tech Director, et al 2023 E.D. FILMS “Three Trees,” Technical Director et al 2021 Hidden Story “Indigenous People’s Experience”, Art Tech Director, Animation Director, et al 2021 Hidden Story & E.D. FILMS “Wâhkôhtowin,” Consulting Director 2021 Hidden Story & E.D. FILMS “Premonition,” Art Direction, et al 2019 Prospector Films “Blood Quantum,” Art + Tech Director, Illustrator 2019 E.D. FILMS “Layered PSD to Maya for 3D Creators,” Creator 2019 Sun Creature, Final Cut for Real & E.D. FILMS “FLEE VR,” Technical Director 2018 Taqqut Productions & E.D. FILMS “Giant Bear,” Co-Director, et al 2017 EyeSteel Film “Let There Be Light,” Animation Director, et al 2017 MindFuel “Brown Bear: What Are You Toxin About,” Co-director, et al 2015 National Geographic Museum “Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants,” Co-Director, at al 2013 Taqqut Productions “The Orphan and the Polar Bear,” Programmer, et al

In an isolated prairie home, a young girl shoulders the burden of caring for her three siblings and navigating a dysfunctional relationship with their mother.

This film screens as part of the programAn Evening with Animations 2.