Help wanted for Project Alfonso, a short 3d animated film.
Brief description:
The film is as yet untitled & will be referred to as Project Alfonso until we decide on a name. We are looking for 3D artist(s) to be a part of this short film & have your chance to shine, meet some other artistic people and do something great as an independent team. For a description of the story, please see tthe draft animation script / premise included below.
Target aim:
Foremost this will be a terrific resume builder & chance to really demonstrate your skills, to create a fine polished piece of work which will earn respect within the industry. We will be taking this film to the film festival circuit to get it “out there”. I will forward our artists contact details onto any industry member at these events with interest. We are also looking to build web presence at a later stage.
Talent needed:
3D Artists:
Lead 3d artist / character modeller, environment artist, texture artist, 3d animator.
If you can do one of these things or all of these things please contact us.
Current team structure:
Chris – Director & editor
Skye – Writer
Ernest Aaron – Concept artist
Jay (myself) – Sound designer
No Team name as yet. We wish to wait for extra team members to join to make this a genuine team experience.
Previous Work by Team:
My work in audio design started as a hobby & led into small indie online game projects before gaining a lead audio position for Ethereal Muse, on a project as yet to be released on Xbox 360. Foremost in the video game industry, I am looking to use this project to demonstrate my skills in TV/film work.
Chris Haysom is currently studying film, based in Sydney, NSW & will be working closely with the animators for this piece. You can view some of his work here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJnnDksHpFE&feature=channel
Ernest studied at the National Art School, Darlinghurst from 2001 to 2004. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Drawing.
Currently renting a studio at Mary Street Studios, St Peters, where he makes his work.
Recent notable exhibitions include:
2007 'Untitled', Firstdraft Gallery, Surry Hills
2007 'Paddington Art Prize', Mary Place Gallery, Paddington
2006 'Mosman Art Prize', Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman
2006 'Street Props', Mori Gallery, Sydney
Awards
2007 Firstdraft Emerging Artist Studio Residency, Funded by the Australia Council for the Arts
2006 Wall 2 Wall Mural Art Competition (third place), Leichhardt Council
2006 Winner- Emerging Artist's Award, Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Art Gallery
Skye is about to complete a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English, Text and Writing) at University of Western Sydney, planning to then go on to study fine arts. She is currently working on the illustrations for her first graphic novel which she plans to be out in 2010.
Draft animation script / premise:
1. EXT GALLERY FRONT DAY 1.
ALFONSO, a pompous, high strung and easily agitated gallery tour guide, goes to the gallery door and switches the sign on the door from ‘closed’ to ‘open’.
2. INT LOBBY DAY 2.
ALFONSO moves to stand next to a welcome sign. He is waiting to welcome the gallery’s patrons, clicking his pen all the while. Nobody comes.
He looks up at the ticking clock. Then at his watch, growing steadily more anxious. Several hours pass.
He moves back to the front door and shrugs a sigh of disappointment.
As he goes to turn the open sign back to closed, a YOUNG GIRL enters. ALFONSO scratches his chin, while contemplating whether to give the girl the tour or not.
His blood shot eyes gaze down at the girl as she smiles back up at him.
He gives a nod of approval then leads her into the gallery.
3. INT GALLERY DAY 3.
He rushes her past a variety of artworks, mumbling briefly about each one before grabbing her arm and pulling her off to the next. There are sculptures, painting etc.
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The YOUNG GIRL leans in to have a closer look at a painting but ALFONSO pulls her back and indicates the red sash placed between her and the painting.
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She reaches to touch a sculpture but he slaps her hand before she gets too close.
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He stands in front of a large painting, which is quite dull compared to the other pieces. This is his favourite, he begins mumbling on and on about it, but he soon turns around to see the YOUNG GIRL has disappeared. ALFONSO’s pupils dilate and he begins clicking his pen furiously.
4. INT TREE INSTALLATION DAY 4.
The YOUNG GIRL enters a large room. In the centre of the room there is a giant tree installation. It is a tranquil indoor haven with a beam of light shining down from the roof. She gazes up at the tree in awe.
ALFONSO enters to find the girl sitting at the base of the tree.
He rolls his eyes and angrily points to the exit and kicks the girl out.
FADE TO:
5. EXT PARK DAY 5.
ALFONSO is seated on a park bench to eat his lunch. There are other adult business workers about eating lunch as well. He and people around him are being feverishly harassed by masses of flies.
He sees the YOUNG GIRL seated nearby eating her lunch. She isn’t covered with flies like everyone else.
He looks at her, wondering why the flies are leaving her alone.
She shows him. She breaks off a piece of her lunch and places it for the flies to eat.
She then breaks off a piece of her lunch to feed ALFONSO’s flies. The YOUNG GIRL sits next to ALFONSO and they eat there lunch together in peace.
6. INT TREE INSTALLATION 2 DAY 6.
ALFONSO sits calmly beneath the tree installation, his pen in his pocket.
Compensation:
IF any revenue or prize money is made, it will be distributed amongst the team via a percentage of profit based on your role in the team. However it should not be expected nor should it be your motivation for working on the project.
Technology:
3d technology used will be chosen by the lead 3d artist & co-ordinated accordingly.
If you are interested please email to
Please include a bit about yourself, some examples of your work & specify what role you would like. I.e. Environment artist / texture artist / modeller / animator / sole 3D artist or all of the above as lead 3D artist, but with help of other 3D contributors. Obviously the more responsibility you have in the project the better to demonstrate your work. Any feedback is also encouraged.