Wake Up Junior
22 min / narrative / 2008 / USA
filmmaker: Anthony Di Salvo
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created. There was no need for family or friends. Or was there?
With Cat, he is safe from all the dangers he sees on television and for him there is no need for family or friends. This belief is put to the test by one unexpected incident.
This film was shot in three days and made through Sprout’s Make-A-Movie Program. The film features the acting, writing (animation sequences) and artwork of Jeremy Schwartz.
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