I've posted about the works of Zea Barker before but always in the context of her illustrations. Where she really shines is in her clowning skills. As in, legit goofery. So, in celebration of Buster Keaton's birthday she has released her two short films that best capture this skill of hers. The two films - Part 1: Distraction and Part 2: Creation - are very much like watching an old, amusing, silent film. The facial expressions are over the top, the antics are zany and the humor is a pure kind of enjoyment. Part Two focuses much more on stop frame animation but compliments the wacky brain you are let into during Part One.

• Part 1: Distraction
• Part 2: Creation

Long story short, these two films are great and are in need of watching at your earliest convenience.