‘Memoir Of A Snail’ Director Adam Elliot Breaks Ranks With Animation Norms: “They’re Not For Kids” — Contenders Film: The Nominees

Drawing on his own life experiences and inspired by friends and acquaintances he’s met along the way, filmmaker Adam Elliot has landed himself an Academy Award nomination for his decidedly not kid-friendly stopmotion film Memoir of a Snail. Nominated for Best Animated Feature, the pic explores the life of Australian girl Grace Pudel from childhood,