Second to None (2016) [G]

Featuring:
Morgan C. Jones

Written by:
Vincent Gallagher

Directed by:
Vincent Gallagher


Release Date:
July 19, 2016

Original Title:
Second to None

Genres:
Animation | Comedy

Production Companies:
Caboom

Production Countries:
Ireland

Ratings / Certifications:
IE: G  US: G 

Runtime: 7

You're never too old to settle a score

Frederick Butterfield has always been runner up to his twin brother Herman. When Herman, the older by a mere minute, becomes the world's oldest man, Frederick finally sees an opportunity to be first place.

Written and directed by IFTA nominee Vincent Gallagher, 'Second to None' is a richly detailed stop-motion animation about the world's second oldest man. Frederick Butterfield has always been runner up to his twin brother Herman. When Herman, the older by a mere minute, becomes the world's oldest man, Frederick finally sees an opportunity to be first place. Frederick will stop at nothing to claim the top spot in the most inventive way possible. The Irish Film Board presents a stunning stop-motion animated film that is painstakingly detailed. Delivered with a sense of energy and black comedy that is equal in measure to the craftsmanship behind the film, Second to None truly lives up to it's name.

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Rankings and Honors

Second to None (2016) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.9/10
Awards Won: 10 wins & 5 nominations

Character Designer:
Pierre Butler

Cinematography:
Vincent Gallagher

Costume Designer:
Miriam Donohue
Laura Anne Mooney

Director:
Vincent Gallagher

Editor:
Vincent Gallagher

Lead Animator:
Jason Watts

Producer:
Damian Farrell

Production Designer:
Aoife Noonan

Writer:
Vincent Gallagher

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