BFA Strategy Pitch

Log Line: 

In complete isolation, a young man finds himself in a direct spiritual struggle with an malevolent being.

Synopsis:

Imprisoned by the very barrier he created to protect himself, a young shaman struggles with the darkness that lurks within him. He is tormented by nightmarish imagery that he perceives as his imminent fate. As he grows weary of this inner struggle, his malevolent nature begins to manifest itself as a physical entity that threatens him. With the demon growing ever stronger, the shaman must find the strength within himself to conquer his demons.

Tone and Execution:

The entire film is done in traditional animation and is set in two opposing realms of reality. In the physical realm of reality is where the first act of the film takes place.  Aesthetically it is a very dark and grim setting that serves to make the tone of the scene very claustrophobic and foreboding. The second reality will be the metaphysical realm where the climax of the film takes place. Here, the film is going to take on a much more ethereal feel to it.

Objective:

I have two goals that I want to achieve. The first is to produce an animation of my own imagination that tests my skills as an individual animator. The second is to have a well-executed portfolio piece that highlights my technical and creative skills. 

Target Audience

My audience ranges from teenagers and above. The content is intended to target individuals who are fans of animation and mythology.

Positioning

If all goes well, I plan on entering the film in festivals and job portfolios. I would put it on the web but I am not too comfortable with that idea as of yet.

Mandatories

ToonBoom Animate Pro

Adobe After Effects

Logic Pro

Inventory

Act II marginally completed

Act I in rough sketch phase 

Many backgrounds and assets are completed

Schedule:
January 20-27-Complete rough sketches and begin final drawings of Act I
Jan 27-Feb 1-Finish up final drawings and begin coloring.
Feb 1-8-Finish up coloring of Act I and begin rough sketching conclusion scene.
Feb 8-15-Begin final drawings on last scene.
Feb 15-22-Color last scene.
Feb 22-Mar 1-Work on remaining backgrounds and place into scene
Mar 1-8-Begin working on sounds
Mar 8-15- Continue on sounds and work on sfx
Mar 15-22-Expected completion.

                                                                                                  Production Stills

Act 1 Storyboard