Greenpeace: The Handmade Gift

Isle of Dogs alumnus Anna Mantzaris directs this alternative Christmas animation for Greenpeace, which warns of the devastating effect of air pollution.

Created by 84.Paris and produced by Passion Animation Studios, the film features a cast of adorable felt characters, beautifully animated in stop-motion, and tells the story of a young girl worried about the levels of smog. After barricading the cat inside her apartment and covering her teddy's face, she stitches together masks as Christmas presents for her entire family. However, as the stark message at the end of the ad reminds us, it will take more than that to protect children against harmful air pollution in cities.  

Check out the incredible craft in the behind-the-scenes video, below.