Nils Skap?ns

Nils Skap?ns 19692021 was a Latvian animation director artist and producer After having worked with puppet animation in the 90s Skap?ns became known for experimenting with different materials for example he worked with wood figurines in his animation film for grownups Brickannia or with ceramics in Flap Your Wings before settling with plasticine animation in later years Since receiving Berlin Film Festivals Crystal Bear for Lets Fly Skap?nss films have frequently been shown in different film festivals His last film The Nap which has been nominated as the best animation film in Latvian Film Awards Lielais Kristaps and will have its premiere after the directors passing