Director Sam O'Hare apparently shot this little beauty with all still photography, time lapse style. He then beautified the images in post-production to make the final product look as magnificent as it does - somehow turning real people and their surroundings into small toys and models ("in miniature," as he calls it.) The soundtrack also really brings this short film to life. Impressive work.
To read more, check out this post on the Aero Film Blog
(Says Sam the Director: "Please view in HD and full screen for best effect." Please obey Sam.)
The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.