The Deep
Animations for an immersive 4 part film about the Ben Franklin submarine
Hand painted watercolour and digital animation, 2024
The Ben Franklin mesoscaphe, also known as the Grumman/Piccard PX-15, is a crewed underwater submersible, built in 1968. It was the brainchild of explorer and inventor Jacques Piccard. The research vessel was designed to house a six-man crew for up to 30 days of oceanographic study in the depths of the Gulf Stream.
Concept & written by Kendra Fanconi
Directed by Kendra Fanconi & Sophia Dagher
Edited by Sophia Dagher
Actor & Narration by Eddy Van Wyk
Privateer Voiceover by Chad Hershler
Sound Design, Music & Recording by Michael Red
Production Assistance by Larkin Miller
Visual Effects by Chris Orchard
Cinematography by Jaice Mannings
Special Thanks to Colin Cooper
Produced by Vancouver Maritime Museum
For more information, to watch the full series and the behind the scene videos, please visit: www.vanmaritime.com/ben-franklin
Hand painted watercolour and digital animation, 2024
The Ben Franklin mesoscaphe, also known as the Grumman/Piccard PX-15, is a crewed underwater submersible, built in 1968. It was the brainchild of explorer and inventor Jacques Piccard. The research vessel was designed to house a six-man crew for up to 30 days of oceanographic study in the depths of the Gulf Stream.
Concept & written by Kendra Fanconi
Directed by Kendra Fanconi & Sophia Dagher
Edited by Sophia Dagher
Actor & Narration by Eddy Van Wyk
Privateer Voiceover by Chad Hershler
Sound Design, Music & Recording by Michael Red
Production Assistance by Larkin Miller
Visual Effects by Chris Orchard
Cinematography by Jaice Mannings
Special Thanks to Colin Cooper
Produced by Vancouver Maritime Museum
For more information, to watch the full series and the behind the scene videos, please visit: www.vanmaritime.com/ben-franklin
Selected stills showcasing the various animation designs
Animation Workshop: Painting Creatures of The Deep
Community engaged workshop inspired by The Deep - November 3, 2024
Click here to view the community animation with full credits of all the participants
Click here to view the community animation with full credits of all the participants
Photo credit: Christian Zane