UNHCR - WHAT YOU NEED TO BE WARM

This very special film was commissioned by the UNHCR, based on the words of a poem written by the magnificent Neil Gaiman. Using crowdsourced drawings from Neil Gaiman fans all over the world and working with a small team of dedicated animators, it was our privilege and honour to bring the words of this poem to life.

Many displaced families are living in informal tented settlements or unfinished buildings, in flimsy homes that provide little protection from the cold and damp. They are especially vulnerable as temperatures plummet below zero and winter storms wreak havoc in camps and settlements.

“What You Need to be Warm”, inspired by words and memories shared by supporters. The poem raised awareness and funds that helped displaced families access warm clothing, fuel, heaters and insulation for their shelters.

This campaign and film were lucky enough to win a People’s Voice Award at the 2021 Webby Awards.

Credits
UNHCR Project leads : Jonah Klein + Coco Campbell
Animation Director : Philip Davies - battlecatstudios.com
DOP : Jim Petersen - jimpetersen.co.uk ;

Illustration & Roto Team :
Scott Hassell - scotthassell.com
Abbie James - @charlaartDavid McShane - davidmcshane.com/
Richard Stow - @rockfordfishes
Andrew Bastow - sketchheadprojects.com
Helena Bonastre - helenabonastre.com   ;
Abbey Northey - @pointlesscards  
Jenny Davis - jldillustration.com  
Alice Santiago - alicesantiago.com   

Other artwork - Hundreds of Neil Gaiman fans!