Forgotten Island film utilizes 1990s pop-culture nostalgia

The new animated film Forgotten Island, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, utilizes a heavy 1990s pop-culture aesthetic. The film incorporates visual styles inspired by anime, manga, and the digital camera techniques of the era.

Set in the Philippines and drawing from Filipino mythology, the production employs a patchwork of mixed media, including 2D animation, cutout-styled sequences, and live-action clips to evoke a nostalgic, anarchic cartoon sensibility.