The wanderer | Oleg Shushkanov

The Wanderer is my take on the giant-impact hypothesis: a collision event between Theia (ancient planet) and Gaia (proto-earth) that is thought to have birthed the moon and changed the Earth to be as we know it today. This film is an ode to the moon as our earth’s oldest companion. The visuals are paired with Eden Ahbez’s poem “La Mar’ (The Sea). In The Wanderer I’ve brought together what I think the moon inspires, a coming together of science and poetry, biology and history, nature and art. Credits Direction and Animation Savva Tsekmes Sound Design / Mixing / Mastering Redhorse Studio Colourist Edel Rafferty “La Mar” performed by Eden Ahbez Licensed courtesy of Warner Music Australia Pty Limited Special Thanks Aysha Zackariya and Simon Bronson