Germany
2021
14'
Summary
Swarming is a behavioral phenomenon to survive, but more than often, it is a prelude for extinction. Fly with the flock as they travel from Germany, over the Alps, to the Mediterranean Sea. Small birds migrate over exhausted and exploited landscapes. Robins, tits and sparrows do not usually migrate this far, but in the near future, they might. Swarm offers a bird's eye's view over landscapes of three dimensional photo collages that show a part of Europe after climate change.
Galerie
Maarten Isaäk de Heer
Director
Maarten Isaäk de Heer is a Dutch animation artist and filmmaker based in Berlin. He is the founder of Menetekel Film, a production company established in 2020 that focuses on experimental and thought-provoking animations. De Heer’s work spans various forms, including traditional 2D animation, VR, Fulldome, and lenticular prints, often exploring themes of nature, death, and environmental change.
His notable projects include "Dancing with Dead Animals," which reanimates deceased animals through 3D photograms, and "Swarm," a 360° animation depicting small birds migrating over climate-impacted European landscapes. These works have garnered international recognition, earning awards and screenings at festivals such as IDFA DOCLAB, SATFEST in Montreal and Fulldome UK.