Tailypo is an adaptation of an old African American/Appalachian region folktale about a hunter and his dog haunted by a red-eyed monster, seeking revenge for its eaten tail. While looking for food in the woods, the hunter fires his shotgun into the distance and severs a large tail of an unknown creature. He takes tail home and eats it for supper. Later that evening, rustling and clawing noises wake the hunter from his slumber. Unfortunately, he does not know the terror that lurks outside his cabin.

Directed and Animated by LaMar Ford Jr.
 

Cast/Crew:

Voice Actor: Malcolm Devine
Faculty Advisors: Eric Hanson and Kathy Smith
ADR Recorder/Post Sound Coordinator: Bethany Sparks
Production Coordinator:  Mar Elepano
Composer: Jeremy Tisser
Sound Mixer: Sean Higgins
Director of Photography/Editor/Sound Designer: LaMar Ford Jr.

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© 2012 University of Southern California

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Tailypo

Short Film

Awards/Screenings

2013 Official Selection Atlanta Film Festival​ - US Premiere

2013 Official Selection Adobe First Frame

1st Place Award BEA Festival of Media Arts - Animation/Experimental/Mixed

2013 Official Selection Court Métrage Short Film Corner Festival De Cannes

2013 Official Selection San Francisco Black Film Festival

2013 Official Selection SoDak Animation Festival

2013 Official Selection Cincinnati Film Festival

2013 Official Selection New Orleans Film Festival

2013 Official Selection Berkeley Video Festival 

2013 Official Selection Golden Orchid International Animation Festival

2014 American Online Film Awards Spring Showcase

2014 American Cinematheque Animation for Adults Shorts Program