7 minutes
Netherlands
2024

States of Matter is an experimental strata-cut animation crafted entirely from wax and paper. Inspired by Oskar Fischinger’s 1920s wax experiments, the film is the outcome of the director’s explorations during his postgraduate studies. The film’s name is derived from the creative process of shaping solid sculptures out of liquid wax, only to be systematically broken down and reanimated again. The resulting highly magnified “macro animations” are complemented by a tactile soundscape highlighting the materials’ intricate details, textures, and movements.

Director: Marvin Hauck