Animax’s original animation project LaMB has won the Golden Bell Award ‘ Taiwan’s equivalent of an Emmy Award ‘ for Best Animation Program.
The judging panel commended LaMB for being ‘a breakthrough in the exploration of the science fiction genre, as well as for special effects and spot-on appeal to youth audiences’ tastes on an international level. Style and design, direction methods and production techniques were on a professional level. In its entirety, LaMB is a shining example of how far locally-made original animation productions can go, and is worthy of commendation.’
LaMB premiered in March, based on a script submitted by the Carmelo Juinio of the Philippines, who won a regional script-writing competition. The project was developed as Animax Asia’s first original animation production. Set in the future on a barren planet where criminals are ‘laminated’ in suits as virtual slaves called ‘LaMBs’ that are meant to remain productive but not free members of society.
The TV feature is the centerpiece of a multimedia and multiplatform project that spans TV, online and mobile. It is a regional animation production that brings together a stellar line-up, including celebrity voice-overs, fashion creations by a world-class designer, and songs from international bands.
Made under the $6 million Singapore Economic Development Board and SPE Networks ‘ Asia Joint Production Fund, LaMB is executive produced by Animax Asia. Production is by Singapore studios Peach Blossom Media and Imaginary Friends Studios, directed by Hong Kong-based director Thomas Chou with Japanese project consultant Ryosuke Tei, and storyboards by Yasufumi Soejima.
The awards were presented Oct. 16 in Taipei.
