Something Borrowed

Pen to paper, a sweet old woman (Jane Horrocks) can’t find the right words. But when she lends her pen to a hopeless young chap, it’s more than just words that elude her.

2D digital animation in TVPaint and After Effects

Director and Animator: Micky Wozny
Producer: Andrew St Maur
Screenwriter: Nathan Hardisty
Editor: Jan Schroeder
Music: Ethan Jeffrey
Sound Designer: Ruth Knight
Background Artist and Compositor: Liam Hall

Duration: 8 mins 5 sec

Currently in the festival circuit.

The Making Of

Winner of 2020 New Designers Screening Award, supported by the Aardman Academy

I was blown away by the winning film Something Borrowed by Micky Wozny. It stood out as being a stunning example of a heartwarming story where every little detail was perfectly thought through. From the moment which kicked it all off, to the unique transitions between scenes and the overall colour palette. The director tells the story of a familiar subject in a way I’ve never seen before and the result is a work of art. It’s a beautiful short that I think will springboard this director onto many great projects in the future.

- Lucy Izzard, Director, Aardman