FEST is a tribute to the Youtube culture. Similar to the protagonists in fail compilations, thecharacters are dealing with unexpected results, extreme situations and chaos. Freedom and spontaneity are common elements and are picked up within the animation. The technique is a combination of puppeteering and dynamic computer simulation. Like the fail heroes on Youtube, the animator is never fully in control. Accordingly, the focus shifts from outcome to process. The animator is left with the challenge to find the right balance between control and chaos.