About the Film

Jabbawaki, a four year labor of love, was written, directed, animated, illustrated, and scored by Sean B. Conly. Inspired by summers spent on the majestic shores of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba and the magical winters of North Ontario, Sean uses his interest in folk art and storybook illustration, as well as his love of a good tale, to bring to life the challenges of this love struck and unlikely hero. Illustrated in Photoshop, and animated in After Effects, this film was constructed in a series of virtual dioramas. Scored by Sean with throwbacks to folk and classical music, it is all tied together with a haunting narration by Peter Longworth.

Jabbawaki  is the story of a monster's love, and a journey of self discovery. After falling in love with Mrs. Tooth, our hero sets out to win her heart. In doing so, he is faced with many challenges the biggest being himself.