2005 Dave McKean - MirrorMask (visual highlights)

When Jim Henson Productions and Sony wanted to make something along the lines of Jim Henson's “The Dark Chrystal“ or “Labyrinth“ they approached graphic novelist Neil Gaiman and illustrator Dave McKean, who had previously collaborated on the graphic novel series “Black Orchid“ (1988), “The Sandman“ (1989-1996) and children's book “Coraline“ (2002). About 15 young animators were hired to do the huge amount of cg shots. Almost all of them just graduated form the local art school. The songs in the soundtrack