BARCELONA, Spain — ERIKALUST has debuted “Sex Toy Story,” a stop-motion/live action animated short directed by the company’s namesake filmmaker.
A rep described “Sex Toy Story” as “an exceptional film combining animation and raw desire to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience to make adult cinematic history. The 21-minute movie combines the captivating worlds of stop-motion and pornography, offering audiences an unprecedented visual and storytelling experience.”
The short is narrated in the first person by a sex toy, “providing a unique perspective on pleasure and desire,” the rep added.
“Sex Toy Story” follows the journey of Bootie Fem, a butt plug that finds itself abandoned in a bedside drawer, longing for the love and attention it used to receive.
The short co-stars Leo Vice and Zaawaadi, and features voice acting by Krista Unverferth, Jess M and Aria Vega. The stop-motion animation was created by Aline Romero, who manipulated three clay-made toys through a 24-frames-per-second process to create the perception of movement and interaction between the characters.
“I started to think about the idea of this film during the pandemic when it was challenging to shoot real-life films, and we had to come up with new concepts,” said Lust. “I watched ‘Toy Story’ and couldn’t stop thinking about what an adult film would look like from a sex toy's perspective.”
Because animation is not only expensive but takes considerable skills, effort and time, Lust explained, she “had to find the right partner to make it work and the right script to create a story that felt exciting, sexy, and fun at the same time. This film is a team effort, from the script, art, lighting, acting, voice-overs, editing and sound design to the animation. Our incredible cast and crew have done an outstanding job to make this film one of a kind.”
To watch the trailer, click here.