The 12 Inch Pianist
NY Premiere
Director: Lucas Ansel
United States, 2024, 8 min
Shooting Format:Digital
Festival Year:2025
Category:Animation
Genres:Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
WINNER: Audience Award
Synopsis
A bar joke goes awry, unraveling into a surreal tale that explores the acceptance of self, others, and queer identity.
About the director
Lucas Ansel is a New York City based director, animator and editor. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, his work spans the spectrum, from music videos, 2D and 3D digital animation, to motion graphics and traditional stop-motion.