What Falling Feels Like’ is an adaptation of a longer film by artists Joe Young, Nicola Pilkington, Jade Delmage and Geoffrey Diver.

In Young’s words: “Two men live alone together on the edge of the world, overlooking the sea. There's no one around for miles – just the birds. This is a story of obsession, depression, and an albatross.”

Originally written for the stage in 2016 by Joe Young, ‘What Falling Feels Like’ is a reimagining of the world and story for screen. With the aid of Nicola Pilkington (producer/editor), Jade Delmage (illustrator), and Geoffrey Diver (soundtrack) the world of Samuel and Benjamin is brought to life with a new kind of lyricism. With over 1000 frames painted over two months of lockdown, and across two continents, Delmage’s images help create a world in which anything is possible – including a man falling in love with an albatross.

The original full film was the winner of a bronze ovation award at the inaugural vNAF.

Writer, Producer & Director of Animation | Joe Young
Animator | Jade Delmage
Director, Video Editor & Sound Designer | Nicola Pilkington
Score | Geoffrey Diver
Curator of The Long Minute | Bronwyn Lace