Catapult Films

One Step Beyond...

Following a recent successful Crowdfunder campaign, We Are Different CIC, in association with Catapult Films, has released its short film, The Man Who Was Different, about a man with unusual and extraordinary talents.

Like all fables, it illuminates an essential truth about human nature. In this case, whilst there is a huge fascination for The Man, his 'difference' also generates alarm amongst the people.

"This story is very important to me. I wrote it over 30 years old and then promptly hid it away. But the time seems right to share both the book and the film now. I always felt that the story should be set in an abstract place, stylised and in black and white. And, like all fables, it has a moral, of course. As far as the film goes, I'm very happy with Ben's animation, although seeing my two-dimensional characters 'move' for the first time was kind of spooky and surreal!"

The film has now been made public and can be seen via https://wearedifferentcic.co.uk/resources/
Also, on the Catapult Films website www.catapultfilms.co.uk and on Vimeo at Vimeo.com/catapultfilms/themanwhowasdifferent

"My aim now is to share the story in UK primary schools to help children understand the importance of identity and respect for others."

Based on an original story written and illustrated by Mark Currie.
Directed & edited by Mark Currie.
Produced by Suj Summer and Mark Currie.
Animation by Ben Rustage.
Narration by Mark Currie.
Music by Theo Travis, Terry Divine-King and Evelyn Glennie, courtesy of Audio Network.
Running time, 9.5 minutes
Catapult Films September 2024

For more information, please contact Mark Currie at [email protected]