Astronaut and Duck

Elevator Line

An astronaut tumbles into a flock more than he bargained for during a research mission on the moon.

Theme

The astronaut and duck companionship resembles Man seeing himself in an animal; one being alone in the unknown. Through their partnership the duck reminds the astronaut of simple solutions, coping with unwanted results, and the mysteries of nature; and the astronaut provides the duck much welcomed companionship and spoils of comfort.

Tone and Execution

The aesthetic of this piece is not unlike the popular television cartoon, South Park. However, there is more of a "drawn" aspect as well as assembled, textures are emphasized more, and there is use of scanned practical objects for certain elements. The tone of this piece is that of an adventurous comedy; ideally you'll laugh and maybe learning something about patience or the ability to endure.

Objective

The goal of this project is to make a successful short film that not only expresses an artistic intent, but also entertains.

Target Audience

My target audience could be the 18-25 range and maybe the older crowd could appreciate the handmade aesthetics of the piece. I wouldn't be surprised if kids liked it though since it's basically G rated and has friendly looking characters; and that'd be great if they did like it.

Storyboards