fIRST

Year: 2011

In 2010, I was presented with the opportunity to craft a short film for F5, centered around the theme of 'Happiness.' This project was a personal and creative milestone, where I steered the narrative, the visual concept, and the character design, as well as directed the piece.

The story unfolds around a solitary figure dwelling in a tower, ensnared by personal tribulations and consumed by the quest for resolutions. The arrival of an unexpected character, initially met with hesitation, becomes a turning point. Through the act of aiding this newcomer, the protagonist discovers an extraordinary ability to transmute problems into solutions. This pivotal moment illuminates the profound significance of connections and propels the character on a transformative journey beyond the confines of the tower, venturing into the vast expanse of the world.

David Kamp's composition for the soundtrack perfectly encapsulated the narrative's shift from isolation to the joy of discovery and connection.

Director: Tomas Garcia - Executive Producers: Fernando Sarmiento, Martin Dasnoy, Ignacio Godoy - Animation Director: Martin Dasnoy - CG Producer: Ignacio Godoy, Martin Dasnoy - Storyboards: Flavio Greco Assistant Producers: Maximiliano D'Angelo, Laura Pettinari - Production Design/Art Director: Tomas Garcia - Senior Animator: Martin Dasnoy - Animators: Julio Velazquez, Miguel Cortina - Illustrators: Federico Ben, Flavio Greco - Characters Design: Federico Ben, Tomás García - Modeling: Julio Velazquez, Ignacio Godoy, Franco Carlesimo, Federico Ben Cosentino, Agustin Gonzalez, Miguel Cortina - Rigging: Martin Dasnoy, Franco Carlesimo Story Editors: Flavio Greco, Laura Pettinari, Fernando Sarmiento - Previz: Julio Velazquez, Miguel Cortina - Camera Shooting and Tracking: Tomas Garcia - Additional Designs: Flavio Greco - Shaders and Lighting: Martin Dasnoy, Ignacio Godoy - Compositor: Fernando Sarmiento - Editor: Tomas Garcia - Music & Sound Design: David Kamp - Cello: Konstantin Koutepoff