The Hive Studio Announces ‘Arlequino & Pierrot’ Animated Short (Exclusive)

The Hive Studio, the animation production company behind Oscar-nominated short Letter to a Pig and BAFTA winner Black Slide, today announces the launch of its new Kickstarter campaign for Arlequino & Pierrot. Planned as a 10-minute, 2D-animated film, the adaptation is inspired by the acclaimed graphic novel created by the late writer and artist Navy Bird (Revital Bronstein).

The new Kickstrater drive builds on the momentum of The Hive Studio’s successful campaign for Vampair, which raised over £100,000 to support the original animated series.

Synopsis: Arlequino & Pierrot is a queer love story about the tragic romance between two clowns, the joyful Arlequino and the melancholic Pierrot, performing in a surreal travelling circus. When Pierrot suddenly flees mid-show, Arlequino embarks on a journey through the cosmic carnival to find him and confront the truth behind their seemingly perfect relationship.

The Hive Studio’s adaptation aims to bring Navy Bird’s distinct blend of fantasy, melancholy and visual lyricism to life. Leading the studio team is Amit Russell Gicelter, an Oscar-nominated creative producer with extensive experience in high profile productions and a deep appreciation for narrative-driven animation, who will work with the creative team to meld cinematic expertise, award-winning animation and emotionally rich storytelling in this new project.

The Kickstarter campaign aims to connect a global community of animation lovers, comic readers and Navy Bird fans together to support the production, and grant them the opportunity to receive behind-the-scenes production updates, access to early animatics, animation previews and more. The Hive’s goal is to honor Navy Bird’s legacy while expanding her creative universe for new audiences.

“Navy Bird was an extraordinarily talented artist, and Arlequino & Pierrot is a perfect example of her voice,” says Gicelter, Founder & CEO of The Hive Studio. “It’s a visually and artistically beautiful graphic novel, filled with mystery, wonder, and heart. We were deeply moved by her personal story, and felt compelled to honor her memory by bringing this project to life.”

The campaign to support Arlequino & Pierrot is now live on Kickstarter. 

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