Cyclists

Croatia, France 2018 / 7’20 / national preview / BASED ON THE ART OF VASKO LIPOVAC

Sinopsys
The cycling season is nearing its grand finale. During the final race, the two men in the lead are competing for more than the Grand Trophy; they are fighting for the affection of a lady and fulfilment of their erotic fantasies. Meanwhile, the small port town prepares for the arrival of a large ocean liner and its dashing captain.

Direction: Veljko Popovic
Script: Veljko Popovic
Animators: Goran Stojnic, Chloe Roux, Lucija Buzancic, Sander Joon, Mario Vrandecic
Editing: Veljko Popovic
Soundtrack: Pablo Pico, Sinisa Jakelic, Nikola Dzaja
Production: Lemonade 3D / Krupni kadar (Croatia) / Bagan Films / 3D2D Animatori
Director: Veljko Popovic
Tecnique used: 2D animation

Veljko Popovic
He graduated in 2003 from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Department of Painting. In 1998, he started working with computer graphics. He co-founded Lemonade3d, a CG and animation studio. Since 2012, he has been a tenured Professor at the Arts Academy in Split, where he teaches animation. His films have been screened and awarded at numerous festivals worldwide, including Annecy, Animafest Zagreb, Clermont-Ferrand, Aspen, Hiroshima, Leeds, Stuttgart, etc. He has been a jury member at many film festivals.