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Short Film | April 2026

Thesis film for SVA BFA Animation

After the death of her grandfather, Camila’s plush monkey comes to life and takes her on a journey to reconnect with her past and find acceptance.

Software Used: Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop

Trailer

Preproduction

Concept Sketches

2023- A sketch from the original storyline
2023- A grayscale sketch from the original concept
2024- An illustration in reference to Vincent Van Gogh's "First Steps, after Millet" painting
2025- Exploring a potential style and digital rainbow pencil line-work
2025- Camila in the original character style
2025- Exploration for Dreamscape
2025- Camila sketches
2025- Exploring style and textures
2025- Character style exploration
2025- Dreamscape exploration

Color Script

Turnarounds

SDD_Turnarounds_Cast_v02.gif
SDD_Turnarounds_OlderCamila.gif
SDD_Turnarounds_Tito.gif
SDD_Turnarounds_YoungCamila.gif
SDD_Turnarounds_Monkey.gif

Style Frames

SDD_Style Frame 1_v03.png
SDD_Style Frame 2.png
SDD_Style Frame 3.png

Animatic

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