Kakania

(1989 • 4 minutes)
Music composed by Karlo Tacky; performed by Skin

A striking blend of music and image, contrasting the tension and chaos of modern urban life with the ritualized order of tribal societies.

“A jubilant animated short filled with primitive tribal motifs and spiky, witty suggestions of conflict and strife.”

— Janet Maslin, The New York Times

Awards:

Humboldt Film Festival, California, 1990: 1st Prize, Animation.

Marin County Film Festival, California, 1990: 1st Prize, Animation

ASIFA-East Animation Awards, NYC, 1990: 1st Prize, Design

New York Exposition of Short Film & Video, 1989: 1st Prize, Animation

Baltimore International Film Festival, 1990: 2nd Prize, Animation

Bucks County Film Festival, Pennsylvania, 1989: Judges’ Commendation

Sinking Creek Film Festival, Tennessee, 1989: Judge’s Award

Black Maria Film & Video Festival, 1989: Director’s Choice

Athens International Film Festival, Ohio, 1990: Award

Screenings:

22nd International Tournee of Animation: National theatrical touring show

New York Film Festival, 1989

Annecy International Animation Festival, France, 1989

USA Film Festival, Dallas, Texas, 1990: Finalist

Cleveland International Film Festival, 1990

Wellington & Auckland Film Festivals, New Zealand, 1990

Santa Fe Film Expo, New Mexico, 1990

Television Broadcasts:

“The 90's” WTTW, Chicago Public Television (aired nationally)

“Mixed Signals” New England Regional Cable

“Night Flight” Fox Network