Walter Stoehr’s tribute to the tiger
The director’s poetic short film pays homage to the big cat’s cultural significance while shining a light on its endangered status.
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- Production Company Simon & Paul
- Director Walter Stoehr
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Credits
powered by
- Production Company Simon & Paul
- Director Walter Stoehr
- Sound Hyve
- Executive Producer Simon Fessler
- Executive Producer Tobias Paul
- Executive Producer Walter Stoehr
- Colorist Manuel Portschy
- Sound Designer Robin Harff
- Sound Designer Floyd Furstenau
Credits
powered by
- Production Company Simon & Paul
- Director Walter Stoehr
- Sound Hyve
- Executive Producer Simon Fessler
- Executive Producer Tobias Paul
- Executive Producer Walter Stoehr
- Colorist Manuel Portschy
- Sound Designer Robin Harff
- Sound Designer Floyd Furstenau
From mythology to martial arts to cereal mascots, the image of the tiger is deeply embedded in visual culture across the world, but a sighting of the real thing is sadly becoming increasingly rare.
This gorgeously-crafted and captivating short film, directed by Walter Stoehr through Simon & Paul, artistically captures the big cat’s iconic status, set to a moving narration of William Blake’s poem, Tyger Tyger. The powerful visuals draw to a close as text informs us of the beloved mammal’s paradoxical endangered status, as a result of illegal slash-and-burn forest fires for bio-diesel, tobacco, paper and palm oil.
To avoid contributing to the exploitation of animals, the production used a mix of real footage and cutting-edge CGI to recreate the tiger's natural habitat. “We wanted to convey the tiger’s beauty and power without causing harm,” said Stoehr. “By combining small-scale, intimate production with 16mm film and advanced CGI, we were able to craft a world that feels both authentic and immersive".
