Cell Buddies

Studio Brute Beesten consists of Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit and Arjen van der Plas. This film was made for the 3rd year minor Stopmotion Animation at Sint Joost School of Art and Design, Den Bosch Netherlands

Melle Windig

"I am a 20 year old Bachelor student Illustrated and Animated Storytelling at Sint Joost School of Art and Design Den Bosch. I like a challenge, I am very willing to spend 13 hours behind my computer for 5 seconds of animation, and that I do for myself. But if those 5 seconds can have a impact on someone I know I made something worthwhile."

Hidde Alberts

"If I didn't have to hit Ctrl+Z at least 50 times, animating would be too easy." I am 21 years old and a complete animation freak. I study Multimedia Design at the HU in Utrecht. Whether it's 2D, 3D or stop motion, I'm there! As an animator, I do everything I can to make my animations as smooth as possible, even if that means animating at 24 fps. I love animating complex shots and deliberately include them in my work. The more complex the movement, the more I enjoy it.

Jurgen de Smit

"I am a 23-year-old Bachelor Design student at the St. Joost School of Art and Design. I am passionate about a wide range of topics and techniques, with a particular interest in stop-motion animation. For me, the most important part of any project is to have fun—it's through enjoyment that the best work emerges. During the making of 'Celmaatjes', I primarily focused on the story and set design. Looking ahead, I am eager to participate in many more projects as fun and fulfilling as this one."

Miguel Reyes

"I am a 23 years old and a student Illustrated and Animated Storytelling at Sint Joost School of Art and Design. I love making funny and goofy animations and illustrations. My goal is simple, if I can make someone smile, laugh or happy, my project has succeeded. Humor and silliness is key in my work and I am mostly focused on short 2d animations that are simplistic and straight to the point, but I also like illustrating and other forms of animation such as stopmotion. This world is way too beautiful to be boring, so if i can brighten it up a little, why not right."

Arjen van der Plas

"I am a 26-year-old Design student at HKU in Utrecht.I enjoy adding flavor to serious topics and bringing a sense of wonder to the everyday. Working on “Celmaatjes”, the movie, made me happy because it proves that even something as seemingly mundane as a prison break can surprise the viewer.For this project, I primarily focused on set and character design. In the future, I would love to continue designing and creating unique, imaginative sets and characters — and helping bring stories to life."