selected
Graduation Project: 2D Animated Short Film
When an elder son is discouraged from following his dreams, he does all he can to ensure that his younger brother has a different ending.
Through this story I reflect on how complicated the relationship between two siblings can be and how it changes over time. The emotions range from jealousy to hatred at some points in their life but there is always a layer of love and care, irrespective of the time and circumstances.
Elder siblings tend to pave the way for the younger ones, either making them follow their path or showing them which path not to follow having faced it themselves and realising what would be best for their sibling. They also act as a mediator between the youngest one and the parents of the family and can have an influence on what the parents decide for the sibling.
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stills from the film
script
storyboards
character design
treatment sheets
TITLE DESIGN
The word “SELECTED” conveys a sense of exclusivity and achievement, as though one must be exceptional to be chosen. This aligns with the overarching themes in the film of striving for success and the pursuit of better opportunities. The title reflects three key elements:
Babu, the younger brother, being selected for the Indian cricket team.
Dada, the older brother, being selected to join the coaching center.
The dynamic between the two brothers, with the younger sibling being the “selected” one who gets to follow his dreams.
Each of these moments highlights the idea of selection as a pivotal turning point in the characters' journeys.
process breakdown
storyboards > animatics > voice acting > backgrounds > rough animations > clean up > colour & shadows > compositing