Why Mums Don’t Jump
Welcome to the behind the scenes of the short animated film Why Mums Don’t Jump (2023). This film was made for podcaster, writer and journalist Helen Ledwick, who tasked the students with bringing to life the pelvic floor struggles women face after childbirth in a creative, tactful and hopeful manner. This film was created as a response to a live brief by students on the Animation BA (Hons) course at Falmouth University. The student animation team were Sammy Reavley, Bonnie Harris, Cadi Cornwell-Davison, Mia Mackenzie, Tim Eweoya and Dee McCann. This film was their first film, made during their 2nd year.
Why Mums Don’t Jump - film
Link to the short film Why Mums Don’t Jump (2023)
Why Mums Don’t Jump - episode 5
Rosa Mulraney talks to the animation team behind the short film Why Mums Don’t Jump (2023)
WMDJ - research
Research always comes up as important when making short films. Sammy and Bonnie reflect on how the team waded through 3 series of podcasts to find a story
WMDJ - ideas
How do you turn your script into visuals? The WMDJ animation team give an insight into where their ideas came from.
WMDJ - Character Design
Bonnie Harris talks through her inspirations for designing the characters on the short film Why Mums Don’t Jump (2023)
WMDJ - Animation as a Feminist Tool
Rosa Mulraney reflects on the impact of using animation as a platform for raising prolapse awareness