Joe Green completed The Itch for his degree in computer
animation at
the National Centre for Computer Animation in
Bournemouth, England. The
22-year-old artist, originally from St. Albans, now lives in London,
where he works on film visual effects at Double Negative.
The Itch is a fun little piece that puts across a simple idea in a
simple way that actually resonates at a deeper level. The Itch is an
Annoying Persistent Presence, standing equally well for an obnoxious
acquaintance that won''t go away, or a sickness you can''t shake, or a
compulsive behavior or addiction, or even age. I think that''s the
beauty of the film''s approach, both visually and thematically. Green
didn''t concern himself with modelling every pebble in his world, and he
didn''t concern himself with tying his story up in a neat little bow.
It''s one of those films the audience can relate to on a variety of
levels. This is Green''s first and only film
although, as he says, "I have a few ideas for another film when I can
find some time." Let''s hope he finds the time.