Anayis N. Der Hakopian
Animator, Director, Illustrator & Storyboard Artist
Fred's Night Out
2nd Year Film - 2019
Fred's Night Out is a 4 minute mixed medium animation focusing on educating those on how humans affect the environments of urban animals whilst creating a connection between the audience and Fred (who in many people's eyes is considered vermin) a vagabond fox, looking for love in what feels like a hopeless world.
Festivals/Screenings
Latest from Fred's Night Out
MDX Sweet, Sour and Savoury Year 1 & 2 Showcase May 23rd 2019
London Animation Club - September 2nd 2019
MDX Animation Industry Showcase 2019 at Close-up Cinema - October 30th 2019 (2x)
INDIS Young Filmmakers Awards (Leeds) 19-21 - October 12th 2019
Doodle Dealers presents Draw House Animation Screening - November 22nd 2019 (2x)
Changing Perspectives Festival - Funny Showcase (Turkey) - March 6th/7th 2020 (2x)
Locked in Film Festival (Copenhagen Underground) - April 7th 2020
ROOM's Short Movie Night Rotterdam (Online Screening and Interview)- April 29th 2020
British International Amateur Film Festival - Stratford-upon-avon (4* to Fred) October 16-18th 2020
One Laugh Away Short Film Festival - Dundee/Scotland - October 19th 2020
The beginning of Fred the Fox
Fred started out as a last minute concept as Anayis passed by a poor dead fox on the way to University. To raise awareness for Urban Animals on the road, (creatures full of potential and life) she created a film based around the events that could’ve surrounded the Fox’s demise.
During her 2nd year studies she focused on mixing 2D animation with other elements and textures. To create a real life Urban environment she mixed her 2D character Fred into photo collage/filmed backgrounds.
Since his first screening, Fred has become a loveable character with a strong message that leaves people in the blues the ending on his sad potential tale with love.
He has become somewhat of a mascot for a new series that Anayis hopes to create, bringing recognition to West London urban wildlife.
