What is this project?
This project is my thesis film as a 3rd year animation student. By contributing to this project, you are helping me graduate! Hooray! On a more technical standpoint, this project is a 6-minute animated short film.
Synopsis?
A young boy runs away from his religious home following an argument between him and his dad. In his haste, he ends up in an accident that reveals to him, through strange dreams, how he should go about fixing the situation between him and his father without it being at the expense of his own beliefs and independence.
Attached is the storyboard/animatic for my thesis film! Check it out so you have an idea of what it looks like so far.
hello!!! thank u to everyone who has auditioned/applied so far !
just wanted to inform you all that ill be looking at the applications over the weekend since i am a student and still busy with some other requirements haha
thank you for your patience 🙇♂️🙇♂️
Artist
What will you do?
Clean up the storyboard scene composition and tighten up the character key poses. Minimal background art as well.
Skills
>Good understanding of perspectives
>Clean line art
>Character anatomy, facial expression, and poses (especially poses in varying perspectives!)
>Can adhere to deadlines (and communicate when adjustments need to be made.)
Things to keep in mind:
Most of the background art will be provided, meaning you will focus mostly on tightening up character key poses. However, some background art will not be provided because it can be done in the layout since it either has minimal detail, reuses background art, or is just a solid color.
Please provide examples of previous layout work or examples of work that align with the skills required!
*Say something you think would fit*
Animator
What will you do?
Rough scene animations, nothing clean or fancy. To get basic character and background movements and expressions down. As well as pacing.
Skills needed
>Good understanding and application of animation principles
>Familiar with or proficient at using Toon Boom Harmony
>Can adhere to deadlines (and communicate when adjustments need to be made.)
Things to keep in mind:
Why Toon Boom? It is so file sharing or checking on outputs is easier for everyone involved.
Please provide examples of previous rough animation work or examples of work that align with the skills required!
*Say something you think would fit*
Voice Actor
Who are you playing?
The son of a religious man. The boy is reserved. He holds most cards close to his chest, which often leads to misunderstandings. He fears being responsible for his choices, as he doesn’t want to make the wrong choice and be punished for it.
What are we looking for in the voice?
Young, like 14 years old. Angsty, rough around the edges, troubled, and earnest. Should sound a little high-pitched or strained.
EDIT: no accent in mind however a Filipino voice actor would be preferred!
I shouldn’t have run away. I could’ve just taken it, listened, or something
You're always telling me to strengthen my faith, right?
Voice Actor
Who are you playing?
Strict and condescending, the dad is soothed when the people he loves listen to him. He likes things done his way. He is not a fan of change and struggles with accepting new developments in the things he is familiar with.
What are we looking for in the voice?
Gruff, old. Look up Odo from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and listen to him speak to get a rough idea of how he should sound!
EDIT: no accent in mind however a Filipino voice actor would be preferred!
Oh my God its you, oh thank God it's you, I found you!
When will you learn that there is a right way of doing things sometimes?
Voice Actor
Who are you playing?
Anthropomorphic deer lady! She acts as the boy's subconscious; the deer's personality reflects the boy's in that she is also reserved. However, she is more mischievous and self-assured than the boy, both traits being something the boy lacks.
Motivations?
She wants to guide the boy into realizing what he wants/needs to do in relation to resolving the issues or at least getting on the right path to reconciling with his dad.
What are we looking for in the voice?
God-like, ominous, kind of motherly, and mischievous.
Run away or not, your mind will keep you in the same place. You exist here.
Up or down?
It's okay! You know me, it's okay.
