Synopsis

On the planet Music, the sudden disappearance of the Treble, Bass, and Alto clefs throws the world into turmoil. As chaos erupts among the instruments, each begins to play solo—no one listens, and the grand orchestra falls apart. Piccolo, a woodwind instrument, and his best friend Saxo, a brass instrument, embark on a journey with Do to search for the missing keys. Unbeknownst to them, an evil doctor is plotting to create the “perfect” instrument. Can they overcome the challenges and restore harmony to the planet? Piccolo and Saxo is a 3D animated film based on the best-selling musical children’s story. Through personified instruments, it introduces children to the world of music in a fun and imaginative way. Director Marco Villamizar, originally trained in graphic design, shifted his focus to 3D animation and gained recognition through several innovative commercial projects. After releasing his first short animation Ici, which was invited to the Festival Imagina 2000, he worked on 3D ads for brands such as Perrier, Peugeot, Lacoste, and Ducati. He made his feature debut in 2006 with Piccolo and Saxo, a project he had been developing since 2003. This charming film is designed for audiences of all ages and doubles as a fun and educational musical introduction for children.

Director

Marco Villamizar

Born in Bogotá, Colombia in 1966 to a French-Colombian family, Marco Villamizar initially studied design before transitioning to 3D animation. He began gaining attention with his short film Ici, which was invited to the Festival Imagina 2000. He went on to produce 3D animations for major commercial brands including Perrier, Peugeot, Lacoste, and Ducati. In 2006, he created the short film The Secret of the Ant House. He made his feature-length directorial debut with Piccolo and Saxo, a project he began developing in 2003.