Short Film: Nai Nai's Recipe | Producer and 2DFX Animator
Over the course of a year, I worked on a team of 10 talented visual development artists and 2D animators. I created concept art, props/layout design, and illustrated the film's fall poster. In production I rough animated each of the film's effects shots including elements, hands, and prop interaction.
As a production manager I corresponded with the full crew of 30+ artists including animators, visdev artists, voice actors, and sound designers/composers. I regularly edited the progressive animatic throughout production, assigned shots to animators/layout artists, recruited additional artists as needed, provided feedback, and wrote documentation for file setup and orienting new team members.
Our film is currently being submitted in the festival circuit, but some of my contributions can be seen below, including my reel!
Poster: Steven Shen
Directed by. Daya Lee
Set in 2010s Hong Kong, 10 year old Sho and his grandmother run the family restaurant, where Nai Nai can no longer keep up with the demands of the dumpling shop. After a turbulent day at the shop, Sho, usually in his own world, springs into action. This 2D animated film has a youthful and sincere story
Early Exploration: Prop and Layout Development
Early Exploration: Concept Art, Character Design
Dynamic poses and exploration of the main characters
Film Stills
