Mono No Aware - Animated Short Film

Mono No Aware - Animated Short Film

Project Overview

Mono No Aware – Short Film Description

Mono No Aware is an intimate animated short film about a young girl who lives alone inside a handmade box fort. A tiny world she’s built to feel free. As the story unfolds, she begins to realize that she can’t stay in this fragile sanctuary forever. The film follows her emotional journey as she confronts the fear of leaving what’s familiar and faces the truth that growing up sometimes means stepping out of the spaces, we create to protect ourselves.


It’s a gentle, atmospheric story about impermanence, childhood resilience, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go.


This project is being developed as a way to demonstrate animated film related skills and build a strong, industry ready portfolio. showcasing of my abilities in storytelling, visual development, and animation production. By creating a complete short film, I’m aiming to highlight both creative and technical competencies while collaborating with other artists who are also growing their craft. The project is structured to provide real, hands‑on experience that can support future opportunities in the animation and film industry.

Voice Actor - Mercy
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Voice Actor - Mercy
closed
Deferred: Profit Share
Role assigned to: Katey Byrd VA

A young girl of about ten, she is energetic and imaginative, she approaches the world with a sense of wonder that fuels her curiosity and creativity. Her days are spent in a cardboard fort she made by hand and a stuff animal she carries around.

Nature of the Agreement

This document confirms that the Contributor is offering voice acting work for the above project voluntarily and without guaranteed payment. The Contributor understands that this project is an independent short film and may not generate revenue.

Payment & Profit‑Share

  • No upfront payment, salary, or guaranteed compensation is promised.

  • If the film earns revenue through distribution, festivals, online monetization, or other commercial opportunities, the Contributor will receive a reasonable profit share appropriate for amateur or college‑level animators.

  • The exact percentage will be determined fairly by the Project Owner based on the Contributor’s amount of work and involvement.

  • Profit‑share payments will only occur if the project generates profit.

Credit & Use of Legal Name
  • The Contributor agrees to provide their first and last name for proper crediting in the final film.

  • This name will be used only in the end credits and will not be shared publicly outside of the film’s release.

  • The Contributor understands that proper crediting is important for transparency, professionalism, and portfolio recognition.

Ownership & Rights
  • All voice acting created for the project becomes part of the final film and may be used in marketing, festival submissions, and distribution.

  • The Contributor retains the right to include their own Voice acting dialogue and recordings in a personal portfolio or demo reel, as long as they do not claim ownership of the full film.

Voluntary Participation

By applying to this role, the Contributor confirms:

  • They are participating willingly.

  • They understand the project is non‑paid unless profit is generated.

  • They are comfortable sharing their first and last name for crediting.

  • They understand this is not an employment contract.

  • Albert...Still a bit funny, I'm Mercy!

Voice Actor - Albert
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Voice Actor - Albert
closed
Deferred: Profit Share
cast offsite

Albert is an adolescent boy who works at a gas station. he is minor character to the film. he keeps to himself most of the time.

Nature of the Agreement

This document confirms that the Contributor is offering voice acting work for the above project voluntarily and without guaranteed payment. The Contributor understands that this project is an independent short film and may not generate revenue.

Payment & Profit‑Share

  • No upfront payment, salary, or guaranteed compensation is promised.

  • If the film earns revenue through distribution, festivals, online monetization, or other commercial opportunities, the Contributor will receive a reasonable profit share appropriate for amateur or college‑level animators.

  • The exact percentage will be determined fairly by the Project Owner based on the Contributor’s amount of work and involvement.

  • Profit‑share payments will only occur if the project generates profit.

Credit & Use of Legal Name
  • The Contributor agrees to provide their first and last name for proper crediting in the final film.

  • This name will be used only in the end credits and will not be shared publicly outside of the film’s release.

  • The Contributor understands that proper crediting is important for transparency, professionalism, and portfolio recognition.

Ownership & Rights
  • All voice acting created for the project becomes part of the final film and may be used in marketing, festival submissions, and distribution.

  • The Contributor retains the right to include their own Voice acting dialogue and recordings in a personal portfolio or demo reel, as long as they do not claim ownership of the full film.

Voluntary Participation

By applying to this role, the Contributor confirms:

  • They are participating willingly.

  • They understand the project is non‑paid unless profit is generated.

  • They are comfortable sharing their first and last name for crediting.

  • They understand this is not an employment contract.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

Film composer
Musician Musician
Film composer
closed
Deferred: Profit Share
cast offsite

The person who creates the original musical score for the movie. The music written specifically to support the story, emotion, and pacing of each scene. This job is both creative and highly technical, it sits at the heart of how a film feels to the audience.

Nature of the Agreement

This document confirms that the Contributor is offering musical score work for the above project voluntarily and without guaranteed payment. The Contributor understands that this project is an independent short film and may not generate revenue.

Payment & Profit‑Share

  • No upfront payment, salary, or guaranteed compensation is promised.

  • If the film earns revenue through distribution, festivals, online monetization, or other commercial opportunities, the Contributor will receive a reasonable profit share appropriate for amateur or college‑level animators.

  • The exact percentage will be determined fairly by the Project Owner based on the Contributor’s amount of work and involvement.

  • Profit‑share payments will only occur if the project generates profit.

Credit & Use of Legal Name
  • The Contributor agrees to provide their first and last name for proper crediting in the final film.

  • This name will be used only in the end credits and will not be shared publicly outside of the film’s release.

  • The Contributor understands that proper crediting is important for transparency, professionalism, and portfolio recognition.

Ownership & Rights
  • All soundtracks and music created for the project becomes part of the final film and may be used in marketing, festival submissions, and distribution.

  • The Contributor retains the right to include their own Soundtrack and musical score in a personal portfolio or demo reel, as long as they do not claim ownership of the full film.

Voluntary Participation

By applying to this role, the Contributor confirms:

  • They are participating willingly.

  • They understand the project is non‑paid unless profit is generated.

  • They are comfortable sharing their first and last name for crediting.

  • They understand this is not an employment contract.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

3d Character Animator
Animator Animator
3d Character Animator
open
Deferred: Profit Share

As a 3D Animator on this project, you will help bring characters to life through expressive movement, clear acting choices, and consistent visual quality. You’ll be working alongside other animators who have already established the project’s animation style, pacing, and quality benchmarks, so you should feel confident matching the standard that’s been set.

Applicants must provide a demo reel showcasing their animation ability. Student or amateur reels are perfectly acceptable as long as they demonstrate solid fundamentals—such as timing, posing, weight, and character performance.

You should be comfortable:

  • Following the project’s existing animation style

  • Meeting reasonable deadlines

  • Receiving and applying feedback

  • Collaborating with a small team of fellow animators

This role is ideal for college‑level animators or early‑career artists looking to gain experience, contribute to a meaningful project, and build portfolio‑ready work.

Nature of the Agreement

This document confirms that the Contributor is offering animation work for the above project voluntarily and without guaranteed payment. The Contributor understands that this project is an independent short film and may not generate revenue.

Payment & Profit‑Share

  • No upfront payment, salary, or guaranteed compensation is promised.

  • If the film earns revenue through distribution, festivals, online monetization, or other commercial opportunities, the Contributor will receive a reasonable profit share appropriate for amateur or college‑level animators.

  • The exact percentage will be determined fairly by the Project Owner based on the Contributor’s amount of work and involvement.

  • Profit‑share payments will only occur if the project generates profit.

Credit & Use of Legal Name
  • The Contributor agrees to provide their first and last name for proper crediting in the final film.

  • This name will be used only in the end credits and will not be shared publicly outside of the film’s release.

  • The Contributor understands that proper crediting is important for transparency, professionalism, and portfolio recognition.

Ownership & Rights
  • All animation created for the project becomes part of the final film and may be used in marketing, festival submissions, and distribution.

  • The Contributor retains the right to include their own animation shots in a personal portfolio or demo reel, as long as they do not claim ownership of the full film.

Voluntary Participation

By applying to this role, the Contributor confirms:

  • They are participating willingly.

  • They understand the project is non‑paid unless profit is generated.

  • They are comfortable sharing their first and last name for crediting.

  • They understand this is not an employment contract.

Other info:
  • 3d animation
  • blender
  • *Say something you think would fit*

3d Character Animator
Animator Animator
3d Character Animator
open
Deferred: Profit Share

As a 3D Animator on this project, you will help bring characters to life through expressive movement, clear acting choices, and consistent visual quality. You’ll be working alongside other animators who have already established the project’s animation style, pacing, and quality benchmarks, so you should feel confident matching the standard that’s been set.

Applicants must provide a demo reel showcasing their animation ability. Student or amateur reels are perfectly acceptable as long as they demonstrate solid fundamentals—such as timing, posing, weight, and character performance.

You should be comfortable:

  • Following the project’s existing animation style

  • Meeting reasonable deadlines

  • Receiving and applying feedback

  • Collaborating with a small team of fellow animators

This role is ideal for college‑level animators or early‑career artists looking to gain experience, contribute to a meaningful project, and build portfolio‑ready work.

Nature of the Agreement

This document confirms that the Contributor is offering animation work for the above project voluntarily and without guaranteed payment. The Contributor understands that this project is an independent short film and may not generate revenue.

Payment & Profit‑Share

  • No upfront payment, salary, or guaranteed compensation is promised.

  • If the film earns revenue through distribution, festivals, online monetization, or other commercial opportunities, the Contributor will receive a reasonable profit share appropriate for amateur or college‑level animators.

  • The exact percentage will be determined fairly by the Project Owner based on the Contributor’s amount of work and involvement.

  • Profit‑share payments will only occur if the project generates profit.

Credit & Use of Legal Name
  • The Contributor agrees to provide their first and last name for proper crediting in the final film.

  • This name will be used only in the end credits and will not be shared publicly outside of the film’s release.

  • The Contributor understands that proper crediting is important for transparency, professionalism, and portfolio recognition.

Ownership & Rights
  • All animation created for the project becomes part of the final film and may be used in marketing, festival submissions, and distribution.

  • The Contributor retains the right to include their own animation shots in a personal portfolio or demo reel, as long as they do not claim ownership of the full film.

Voluntary Participation

By applying to this role, the Contributor confirms:

  • They are participating willingly.

  • They understand the project is non‑paid unless profit is generated.

  • They are comfortable sharing their first and last name for crediting.

  • They understand this is not an employment contract.

  • *Say something you think would fit*

3d Character Animator
Animator Animator
3d Character Animator
open
Deferred: Profit Share
  • *Say something you think would fit*

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