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Neanderthal: Meet Your Ancestors
Synopsis
Archaeologist Ella Al-Shamahi and actor Andy Serkis bring the prehistoric hominids 'back-to-life' through animation, uncovering some surprising similarities to modern humans.- Studio
- BBC / VIXPIX Films
- Form
- Documentary series
- Release Date
- May 2018
- JFP VFX Supe
- Jon Park / Tom Brass
- Prod. VFX Supe
- -
- Shot count
- 50+
Emmy nominated work ‑ the Jellyfish Pictures artists created photorealistic human faces (including simulated facial hair), conceived stylised animated sequences and directed live action shoots.
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