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Comedic Viral Draws Inspiration from Subjects Close to Director’s Heart

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Elad Offer's new viral short film The Monster Whisperer drew its inspiration from subjects near and dear to his heart. His dog Nelson-a majestic beast he rescued who is part American Bulldog/part Great Dane-was acting out because of abandonment issues, so Elad tuned in to hours and hours of Cesar Millan "The Dog Whisperer" for guidance. Elad also found himself doodling monsters with crayons one night at a dinner-gone-long with his in laws. Animated critters, he says, have always fascinated him as a 2D Artist.



The Mill L.A.'s Marcus Ober did a DI on The Monster Whisperer, balancing out the film color from the two-camera shoot while keeping it somewhat raw to convey the DIY technique inherent to the short's idea. Jacob Bergman was Lead Animator.