Ariette, the ghost, is filled with sadness, but she no longer remembers why. She seeks the assistance of the player to help her recollect and uncover what troubles her. Using augmented reality on their phone, the duo embarks on an exploration of the ghost’s house. Behind each opened door, an object comes to life, sometimes triggering a memory for Ariette. The little ghost recalls a clue that she shares with the player to find the next door to open. Not all doors advance Ariette’s story and memories, but they all hold surprises. Finally, when her memory returns, Ariette guides the player to the fourth door, understanding both the source of her distress and its solution.
A Colorful Nostalgia combines the joy of listening to a story with the excitement of a treasure hunt. Ariette tells her tale in a poetic and vivid manner as we discover the whimsical universe of her house.
Director:
Francis Gélinas graduated from the N.A.D. center in video game design, from the Cégep de Maisonneuve in Multimedia Integration Techniques, and from Concordia University in Fine Arts with a major in animation cinema. He has been working in the animation and cinema field for over 16 years. Initially an animator, then an Artistic Director and Director at Moment Factory, he founded his own company (couleur.tv) in 2006.
He experiments with animation in all its forms: stop motion, 2D animation, 3D animation, and scenic projections. He has directed animation web series, projection shows in theme parks, and worked on hundreds of commercial projects for clients such as: Igloofest, Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec, Coca Cola, ONF, Felix & Paul Studios, Moment Factory, Ubisoft, Sid Lee, 4U2C, to name a few.
His personal films have been awarded in festivals around the world and his work in television (Bébéatrice on Radio-Canada, On parle de sexe on Télé Québec) has received praise from the industry and his peers. His work can be seen on Unis and TV5 in the television series Les Mimistoires, on TFO and tou.tv as well.
