Martin Rose
Bio
In addition to working in education, Martin Rose has been part of the animation community for many years, primarily in the cultural sector. He was involved with numerous projects at the National Film Board of Canada, both as a director and animator, and for a three-year period, as the interim animation producer at the NFB’s studio in Vancouver.
Research Interests
Martin is interested in production methods that integrate digital technology with tactile materials, when software meets paper and paint, cutouts and three-dimensional stop-motion puppets. He encourages students to experiment, to involve hybrid methodologies, evolve innovative ideas and to uniquely envision story structures for their creative projects. Through exploration and practice, students then discover approaches that are meaningful to them, as they seek ways to produce compelling forms of expression.
With his own practice, Martin is an independent animation filmmaker who also utilizes both traditional and experimental techniques. His projects take on poetic forms that interpret connections between people living in urban neighbourhoods. The intention is to portray notions of sustainability, cohabitation with nature, re-wilding and watershed restoration, narratives that support biodiversity, conservation and eco-friendly initiatives.
