Bob Bobbin and the Christmas Stocking

Bob Bobbin and the Christmas Stocking is a charming and wonderfully quirky stop-motion animated short film by Linda McCarthy of Tiny Elephants, based on an original comic strip by Steven Appleby. When a disappointingly small Christmas stocking inspires an ambitious inventor to create something bigger and better, a delightfully eccentric festive adventure unfolds.

I had the pleasure of composing the original musical score, with the film offering plenty of opportunities to explore a variety of musical styles, moods and emotions. From playful, mischievous moments to more thoughtful and whimsical passages, the music helps bring the characters and their wonderfully peculiar world to life, all with a generous sprinkle of Christmas charm.

It was a lovely opportunity to experiment with musical storytelling, balancing humour, character and festive warmth to complement the film's distinctive handmade animation style.