It took a few tries but we finally got it right. The handmade objects helped lend a texture to the film, he believes. So many animated films are computer-enhanced now. I wanted to create something with texture and dimension. Hoedeman has already won several awards for Ludovic.
Plans are to make three more short films starring the young bear.
Oscar-winning animator Co Hoedeman's latest short film is called Ludovic, The Snow Gift, inspired by a childhood teddy bear. Canada's Top Movies 1. Don't Say A Word 2. In Atlantis 4.