JERICH0- VFX Short Film
A lonely robot finds a blueprint, and attempts to build himself a friend...
'JERICH0' was a 3rd year VFX and animation cross discipline film that I had the pleasure of directing. Following our brief- to create 'a 1 minute short film, incorporating 3D assets into filmed live action plates'- myself and a team of 11 others created this simple, yet emotive story of friendship.
JERICH0- VFX Short Film
Creating our film
In 12 weeks, we had to get from concept to final comp/renders. With the help of my co-writer/director Aaron Hopwood, we stuck to a simple story of friendship and perseverance. A talented team of modellers, headed up by Piraveen Satkunam and Callum Walters made the models, including the Lizard and robot friend. Every 3D asset used in the film was built by the team. The live plates were even filmed in our producers apartment!
We were extremely lucky to be able to work with composer Alexandra Harwood, who made the music which brings our film to life.
'JERICH0' has recently been shortlisted for the BAFTA student film awards, in the 'Best Student animation' category.
This short was such a huge collaborative effort- and it wouldn’t exist if not for the love and passion shown from each team member. I am so proud to have worked with them all, and we are humbled by the success our little lizard has had so far.
'JERICH0' is currently being shown at 6 festivals, both in the UK and internationally.
Animex Awards, 2019
BAFTA, Official Selection- Best Student Animation, 2019
Beer Town Festival, Burton 2019
Golden Kukuer Sofia, International Animation Awards, 2019
Lift Off Sessions, 2019
Nexus Film Awards, 2019
Director/Story- Sarah Andrews
AD/Animation Lead- Aaron Hopwood
Producer- Matthew Wight
Editorial- Daniel Dutton
Sound design- Aaron Hopwood
3D Leads- Callum Walters & Piraveen Satkunam
2D Lead- Allan Dias Marques
3D Artists- Corey Birch, Ellen Menenes, Harrison Workman
2D Artists- Matthew Wight, Caitlin Twist
Animators- Sarah Andrews, Velvet Brandon, Daniel Dutton
Jericho model by Piraveen Satkunam
Robot Model by Harrison Workman
Rigged by Aaron Hopwood
With original music by Alexandra Harwood.
Produced at Escape Studios, 2019