Walk it back
Walk it back is a short film follows the journey of successful corporate executive Craig Cohon, who embarks on an extraordinary mission to repay his “debt” to the planet. His 4,000 km trek across Europe becomes both a physical and emotional journey, a symbolic act of reflection on his role in the climate crisis and a bold statement on personal responsibility.
The animation work combines documentary realism with stylised, hand-crafted motion sequences that bring Craig’s introspective narrative to life.
These animated moments visualise his travels and subtly expose the irony of modern environmental efforts — capturing both the sincerity of his journey and the lingering traces of human impact.
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The result is a distinctive mix of humour, poignancy, and design-led storytelling that amplifies the film’s message about awareness and accountability.
Credits
Editor: Sam Billinge
Producer: Melanie Fall
Director : Adrian Pennink
Visual language: Rodrigo Rodriguez