Mr. Carefree Butterfly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2017
- My Graduation Film!
A carefree millennial helps his friend to move to the suburbs.
Music: Daniel Markovich
Sound Design: Florian Clamer
Actors: Caleb Fietsam, Ryan Masson, Henita Telo
I want to thank everyone who supported me during this 4 year long journey at CalArts.
My family, friends, and people around me that held my hand and gave me powers to go through this wild ride.
Thanks to the people who contributed subtitles for the film!
Spanish (Latin America) and English by Luis Valdés.
French by Benoit Berthe Siward
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"I OBJECT!!!"
*gaSP*
"Just kidding, just kidding!"
Jenicide Diablos lmao best part
HAHAHA love that part this is the sweetest moment in history ❤️😭
"YoUr gOnNa sPeNd 30 YeArs iNsIde tHeSe wAlLs?,"
_yOu'Re GoNnA sPeNd ThIrTy yEaRs iNsIdE tHeSe WaLls?!_
Yes... I love walls
I love wallsss
You smell... like you spent 30 years inside these walls.
Eren: bitch please 😂
My thoughts about this:
People in the comments say that in the end he woke up and realized he hadn't made anything, just like his friend said he would.
Which I personally find a little strange, because, I can neither see mr. carefree butterfly, nor his bro, living life "wrong". They are two very different personalities, and they value different things. One gains from building up a home, and something physical to own, and the other gains experiences, which is something to own as well, it's just that the focus lies on being happy in the present moment, and then possessing memories of those moments, rather than being happy about your plans for a great future.
So that's one thing, I would never tell the guy that he hadn't made anything yet in life, because it just isn't true.
The only thing I see him doing wrong, is how he tells his bro that HE isn't living like he "should". Just like his friend respects mr. carefree butterfie's life style, and lets him do his thing as long as he doesn't try to ruin his own life, mr. butterfly has to accept and respect the way his friend is living a just as fulfilled life as himself.
at the end a honesty thought he died
This comment needs more likes
Yeah, I definitely feel like at the end, that look is him realizing that his friend's life isn't "boring". There's something very nice and appealing about it.
He could've also gotten paid recording his experiences and posting them to TH-cam
Yeah, until he realized that he did nothing with his life and threw away long term meaningful relationships for a few fun nights that end when the sun come up.
You should have fun but not everyday of your life. You need to be responsible and be a functioning adult at some point.
LA:TE was such an amazing idea.
LA TEA
@@doodler6664 the coffee
My fave line in this animation:
"You smell like . . . you had fun."
UkieKooki I'd guess it's the smell of sea men
Hayaku Eon 😂
UkieKooki "add me on facebook"
"You own a wall, a fire place, another wall"
"It's like a house"
His voice reminds me of kuzco
Blue Sky His whole personality is Kuzco 😆
I WAS GONNA SAY THAT LMAO
Blue Sky HE reminds me of Kuzco
Damn that's a lot of likes
LOL
I wish there was a TV show with these characters. It would be so amazing to see the character development.
Same 🙃
Oh my god yes, pleaseee
I like how you created actual people with emotions and personalities......
Yet we don't no anyones NAME!
The Crystal Gem Except Katie
The credits at the end say their names are Ben and Adam!
yea its amazing work
This is four years late, but you should use “know” instead of “no”.
Before you say anything, yes, I’m a grammar nazi.
This. Is. Fucking. Amazing.
HollySnickerz I mean it totally was but I really wish it sorta ya know had more character development with the guy and his wife, like how the fuck are they even related
Gummy Lord i certainly hope not. Is that even legal?
I don't really see how you came to that conclusion.
Gummy Lord - Honest question: why would siblings marry?
Kyrst O'Keefe well obviously, but are the guys brothers or what idek
I love the shot at 2:40 where the light coming in from the window makes it look like Mr Carefree Butterfly's friend is behind prison bars; small detail but very symbolic to how he regards his friend as imprisoned while he is free.
The main character is giving me a "Kuzco" vibe. From his carefree attitude to the way he talks is making me think of Kuzco!
Yeah me too XD
Same!
AND HE SOUNDS LIKE KUSCO
The ending is what he meant when he told him "I just don't want you to wake up in a few years and realize you haven't made anything. because that's terrifying"
This ladies and gents is how you write a gay character, you make them a human who just happens to be gay rather than write around the fact that they are gay. THANK YOU, the characters here are amazing and the themes and message are intense not to mention the gorgeous animation. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
Birde But him being gay had no relevance to the story??
John Aoun that's the point, being gay doesn't define you as a person and shouldn't be made to be this huge story point it should just be how the person happens to be similar to how people are just straight, it is nice to see it not as a huge deal or used to cause controversy and relevance
John Aoun Exactly him being gay meant nothing he was a normal character how it should be but how many don't make it
Always that one comment that just has to point out that he's into men
Thomas Toledo not a lot of gay characters around so it's notable
The ideology of the carefree millennial guy is being endorsed by experts and professors, such as Jeffrey Arnett
(see his TED Talks), as a completely appropriate and relevant new stage of development know as "Emerging Adulthood" which takes place between adolescence and young adulthood. The ramifications are scary and will dramatically shift the overall culture of America for the future generations. Fascinating stuff. This animation was really really well done.
Thanks for pointing that out. I made that film after doing a lot of research on Millennials (also I am one), and generational transitions. So I'm glad the themes come across through the characters!
@@YonatanTalAnimation I will probably remove this soon, but it would mean a lot to me if you could answer Yonatan. There's something I always wanted to know about this animation. Did you intend to critique the lifestyle of the "carefree butterfly" as it would eventually result to nothing, but maybe loneliness, that there is a realization in that his experiences will eventually mean nothing. Did you think, as you studied millennials, that the sexuality of the character is a part of it, a route to more responsible free life, which is to chase experience without responsibility?
This bothered me so much, because I'm part of such minority and I have extremely conflicting feelings of what should I do with my life. I'm afraid of growing old. Afraid I will wake up one day and realise I haven't made anything. But at the same time, I don't want to leave those that matter to me to chase something that I think could be better, when I'm not sure if it even is. I am surrounded by people who chased it and became miserable, examples of what I don't ever want to be. Is companionship enough without procreation? Or is creating offspring, "building" a home and a family the ultimate goal, a thing that gives us a satisfaction of having "made something" and a feeling of a place and purpose.
Of course there is no one answer to all of this, but I would love to hear what you thought of as you made this.
@@Anomalous-Plant Thank you for this comment. You touched on the very core of what this film is about.
The idea was born out of my own internal struggle dealing with two voices in my head - one that prioritized living life to the fullest and not being bound to society's constructs and "the right way to do things", the second had long term goals with methodic and disciplined ways to achieve them.
I think that the sexuality of the character is related to the main theme in that as an LGBTQ+ person, he's already learned that happiness lies in living an authentic life that may not line up with what "fits" conformist society. I think the challenge he faces (as all of us in this age) is that he knows there are endless roads to choose from, as opposed on the one road that they told us there is. That choice can be confusing when you're always afraid of making "the wrong move", but it's a blessing if you find your own way to navigate through life.
There are "cautionary tales" on both sides. There's the dark picture of growing old and ending up alone because you haven't built a family when you were younger.
And on the other side, countless examples of people who did everything "by the book" and are still miserable.
I personally prefer not to act out of fear of those harsh endings, but to look inside and find what YOU would want your future self to be like.
There's really no right answer, there's only the answer that's right for you.
There are people who are happier with kids and people who are happier without them. There are people who need a partner next to them at all times, and people who are good with being on their own.
Things can change along the way too but I think the most important thing is to make decisions based on what your authentic self wants and paving your way there.
It's not easy to admit your desires to yourself. Fear tends to control us because we have all of those "what if"s in our heads, but in retrospect, choosing what's right for us pays off big time.
Going back to the film, I struggled a lot with finding the ending and when I had to lock the story, I realized I didn't have an answer to my question and that's why it has an open ending. Ultimately the answer is that everyone can find their place on the range between those two characters. It doesn't have to be a radical choice of one way or the other.
I really hope that this somewhat helps, and I wish you to find your own balance based on what makes you happy.
💜
@@YonatanTalAnimation It does. It's relieving to know that you didn't know the answer either. Plenty of people will tell you that based on their experience, the path that they chose is the right one. But what worked for them might not work for another.
It's a really good film and I can relate to it very much right now, at this point of my life.
*You OWn tHIs wALL?!*
"I just... I don't want you to wake up in a few years and realize that you haven't made anything. Because that's terrifying."
Really hit home. Not because I'm that carefree butterfly, but more of how that's a prime motivation in life for me. Kudos on an amazing project and I love your vids.
So you've been hired by Disney animation studio already, right? I'm serious... you're an amazing story teller.
Sophia Ye
Adults work at Disney, most of the people there have drawn or animated stuff that's not 100% kid friendly. Also, why censor sex if you can say shit and fuck? Actually, that's most of the reason I bothered to say anything it's really backwards.
Smash 456 Why would they be exposed to that what the heck? The creators don't put that stuff in kids media
Li_Celly As an amazing story teller he does _not_ belong at Disney. I don't believe the animators has *any* freedom in their creation, even less the story, that belongs to another department.
True, but being recognized by a big company could really go a long way, in my opinion... you just have to sell a really great pitch.
No sex should be shown to teenagers not kids
This is so good
Pikapetey Animations
I'm surprised you only have one like in this comment
Every animation I go to you’ve commented on it XD
Pikapetey Animations
It doesn't need more pikachus?
You here?
I wish TH-cam promoted more stuff like this! This was fantastic. Well drawn. I wish there was more!
it doesnt have enough minutes unfortunately
I think the beautiful part of this message is that there is validation to both sides of the argument, live your life to the fullest never being afraid of making mistakes because you will but also know when to slow down and get serious about what you want to do with your life and who you might want to share it with.
Damn that voice acting was amazing
I love this so much. Each frame and it's colors are so beautiful wowowow. Can't wait to see where you go!!
Ashley Jane ditto
Ashley Jane this has to be the best animation that I've ever seen
The voice acting is incredible!
It just evenly expresses both sides of life.... one of freedom and adventure and one of security and peace... both are correct, you can live one or both... maybe even make your own. Life is a beautiful thing.
Problem is,
They both got a point. *munches on popcorn*
-Jontron 2017
I feel like its all about balancing freedom and stability.
I'd agree! I mean, I work a job and have an apartment, but I get vacation time and have awesome adventures. I still have somewhere to return to, someplace safe with my awesome neighbors and my family a few hours away. I couldn't imagine hopping from hostel to hostel, no real plan, only a backpack holding what I own, and nobody to really enjoy things with. just working in fields or kitchens to earn a meal or the right to sleep in someone's barn. my friend traveled like that, and while he met amazing people and had some grand adventures, he really said it sucked not being able to share it with those closest with him and not having a plan or someplace to go when he was finished.
You really have to realise that you can’t get a secure job without sacrificing your living comfort, so instead of partying all night do something productive.
I think some people want a calm and settled down life and some people want an adventerous life
0:52 *literally me loosing my mom's calls*
LITERALLY THOUGH? REEEEAAAAALLY?
leslie t Loaiza im sorry i have to say this but *losing
WOW! the art, the colors!, the voices, the angles and designs, everything about this really just POPS! and all wrapped up with something to leave you thinking about in under 6 minutes. This is true animation talent if Ive ever seen it.
I feel like I just watched a small clip from a great film
OK, here is my theory for how the end turned out. Some people are confused about what happened at the very end, but this is my interpretation of it. After that whole fight with his friend about being "alive" and "living it up," he then tells him that he was worried that his friend is going to one day wake up and realize that he's made nothing, and that what exactly happened. He had dinner with them, watched a movie, and had a heartwarming time at his friend's house, only to wake up on the bus to realize that out of all the things he did, he had never experienced settling down like his friend, and living a quiet and peaceful life. What a good lesson this video teaches us. Many people think that life should be all about having fun and messing around, but the best things in life are things we make and work hard for.
(Not hating on anyone who likes to party, just sharing my own opinion on this wonderful video.)
You did not see anything Your point it's absolutely great. Life is very weird. We spend most of our lives studying desperately to make ourselves into adulthood and always looking jealously at the "party animals" and "adventurers" along the way, and they seem to be really living life. And, I was one who experienced that adventure , for a while, and, I don't know if it was my antisocial personality or the fact that I spent most of my younger years in the same routine, but after every party, every trip, every adventure, I've always felt so empty and without purpose. Like my life was just to wait to the next big thing to show up but never doing nothing in between, you know? What I'm trying to say is that routine is not a prison, neither a curse, sometimes it's just a way of never stoping, by continually doing small things that build up to something that lasts more than a night, a month, or a season.
Honey Beast Both points of view had their merit. One settled down while the other lived to party and be free. A lot of us rushed through college and university and got a job. When we realised that we didn't really make memories we can look back at that stand out vibrantly, we're already in maybe our late twenties/early thirties. It's too late, almost. We have commitments tying ourselves down by then.
I tend to rewatch and reflect on this a lot. I'm very much the quiet person who trudges through life. I don't understand this sheer exhilaration people feel when they do something daring or exciting. At some point, life became a grind. It lost a good deal of meaning. All it became was this wash, rinse and repeat cycle. It's full, it's draining, it's tiring.
I'm successful in my studies (college student here), I have a decent relationship with friends and family, but that's not LIVING. It's simply a mode of existence, and it kills me sometimes. And I don't know what to do about it.
You did not see anything i cant take you seriously with that profile picture
Miralie Jace Riiiighhhhtttt
Both perspectives to take into consideration
Pretty much why i love the film (and many short films)
Reflect on both points. Then, balance it out.
+lucas perez don't BEE so negative
Congratulations on getting through CalArts!! I've loved your work since I saw Aquarium and the character acting and mood are even better than before. All your hard work during the 4 years really shows!
The issue you're showcasing really reflect the dilemma a lot of millenials have, it's going to resonate with a lot of us.
HulluMel The millenials just care of having fun until they can't anymore when they get old, they think getting married, having kids, a job and not exactly going everywhere is a weight, but really, ¿those things are not a goal on life anymore?, having a stable job and a family is really difficult and takes a lot of responsibility; is sad that even when they just say in your face "have as much pleasure and emotion as you can buying this stuff and going to random places", they can't answer well ¿and what about your own issues?, ¿is that the only thing to do on life?..
Julio Santiago Yeah i think the animator is a bit biased. Theres nothing objectively wrong with either lifestyle. You can be miserable in either. What matters is that you know who and what you genuinely love and that you pursue it. But it's still wonderfully animated, has a great flow, and perfect voice acting, so i think that makes up for it.
Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova But the reason why the "carefree" lifestyle was so bad for this guy is because he took no responsibility for his life. He was being selfish, nothing else.
The dilemma a lot of milennials have, and I'm speaking as one, is that we grew up in a world where we keep getting fucking blamed for all the shitty problems the baby boomers raping of our economy and our future have caused, so why the fuck should we care? Wait it out, let the fuckers die, and then try to build something new from the ashes, that's about all we have right now, because we've been the scapegoat for every single one of their failures.
Officer Beepsky What have you been blamed for?
YOUR GONNA SPEND 30 YEARS IN THESE WALLs
This is a philosophy versus philosophy. And that voice acting! Good job!
I don't if anyone has pointed it out yet, but at 3:19 when they're arguing you can see two mugs. One is perfectly fine while the other is broken, kinda represents them at the moment :/ excuss me while I go cry
question is which mug represents who?
Actually, I believe the mug is just overfloaed/is stayed with coffee, you know, when you miss the center of the mug.
WHEN HE DROPPED THAT TRUTH BOMB I WENT APE SHIT IN MY ROOM HE ABSOLUTELY LAYED IT DOWN AAAAAAaAAAAAaAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! absolutely beautiful animation with such a great story line!!! will love to see what you'll make in the future!!!
PREEEEEETENNNTIOUS
what truth bomb?
partying and doing fun things really makes no impact or accomplishment other than personally. when you and if you live long enough to grow old, how will you feel when all that fun is gone? when you can't do it anymore? will you let your memory be some way of truly being immortal or will you just be irresponsible and end up with nothing.
Jordan Tai Ochacho?
Nico Schmidt Well you saw near the end how he was smiling and so comfortable with his friend and when he was on the bus going somewhere else he realized he couldn't have that. If you have a family it's not like all the fun is gone the only difference is now you have more people to share it with, rather than just your friends or those you met at a club or bar.
My favorite Line..
"Add me on Facebook"
That gag when he fixed his face 👌👌👌
The other guy's voice reminds me of kuzco's voice!!
He acts like Kuzco too
TheSeth2003 ikr
And the first picture of him travelling is from Cusco Perú
TheSeth2003 he even LOOKS like him
What happened at the end?
SugarCub friendship. Pure friendship.
SugarCub
I'd like to know too, it seems like he went back to his butterfly life? Is he on an airplane on a trip somewhere? I don't get it unfortunately :/
SugarCub // I'm guessing they just remembered to put aside their difference I'm opinions and let themselves be friends again. also I love your channel.
mewmewwolfangel it did sound like a train though so I think that he was loving the thought of being with his mate and being part of a family and realising on the way home what his mate said about making something of yourself
SugarCub
He's on his way home. If you look at the seats, they are the same as the ones on the train when he leaves his home in the start
0:53 when ur late for school ;)
You've become one of my favorite animators overall! This short was phenomenal. I'm majoring in Animation in my school, so I'll definitely write your name down in my book as a great influence for me
CVerse omg thank you!! 🤗🤗
This needs to be a show, or at least a full length film. Seriously.
AHHH THIS IS MY FAVORITE ANIMATION EVER
You should see diamond jack then
oh my god. this is so well put together. the style of animation and the colours and it's so smooths and amazing animation. you've made it this far and even though its been some time after you graduated, i hope you'll go well.
This was so good! I loved the art style a lot! And the thing that REALLY stood out was the voice acting. A lot of short films don't have very good voice acting but everyone sounded very professional in this! Nice work!
benis thank you so much! I can’t be grateful enough to have worked with such incredibly talented actors.
That was brilliant!
I honestly don’t know how to express how much of an influence your work has on me. With both this film, aquarium and overweight you manage to convey so much emotion in so little time, in a genuinely genius way. I’m a second year animation student at Pratt( in Brooklyn) and whenever I need some extra motivation or a new spark of inspiration I rewatch your films, because I’ve honestly never seen any other artist who’s work I connect with so strongly. You’re on the list of people I dream of working with in the future right next to Rebecca Sugar and Alex Hirsch. I wish you luck in your career, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Geez... I love how this doesn't tell anyone that they can't go out and make mistakes and do whatever they feel like, but it also doesn't tell people that they need to stay in a library all day until one day they eventually make something for themselves, it's just telling people that whatever life they choose they should still learn to except the people around them and the lifes that they have chosen, and that they shouldn't force the life they think is good onto others
After finishing the whole thing I can confidently say that I frickin love this. So relatable, so beautiful... within 5 minutes you have me more hooked on these characters than some shows get in 5 seasons.
Peter Griffon: I just love it when they say the title in the movie.
3:34 - Peter Griffon: OHHH HE SAID IT, HE SAID IT.
I love this so much! I feel like this has some of the most creative artistic decisions I've seen in animation in the past few years. Lately it seems animators want to capture a realistic image with their art, which is great, but you play around with the freedoms and exaggerations the medium allows! The wonky face after a night of drinking, the shrinking of the apartments walls, and many other moments in this film really connect with the feelings of the protagonist and are a good window into his perspective. And the story was simple and poignant, you really did a lot with character in such a short time. Not to mention the style of animation, use of lighting, and voice acting are all superb! Keep doing what you're doing!
"No actually, I will own this house... After thirty years of mortgage."
I feel that pain.
This is brilliant.
"I don't want you to wake up in a few years and realize that YOU haven't made ANYTHING... because THAT'S *TERRIFYING* ."
Those wake-up calls, man...
The animation is so cool and original and the message is relateable , because those are two different life styles that are so different and both have a point but any extreme is bad , because if you live all your life working trying to make something to leave behind in the world to be remenbered or to leave to your children if the only thing you focus is too make work in leaving something in your life you will wonder if you even enjoy life at all , and the carefree guy he lived the world everything he couldn'd ask for less but then in a few years if he has nothing concrete and he just disappears for the world to forget he even existed becoming nothing but a number , at least thats how I felt watching this in life you need to find the middleground in everything and thats the hardest part , of course you have to settle down your life and if you feel its too late or too early for that just do it settle down but dont forget the world is out there and life is to be lived but also dont forget that you won't live from partys and , do you really want to be that person that everyone looks at and say they did everything but accomplish nothing ?
that's all that came to me after watching this amazing video and congratulation on your graduation !!
Both animation and voice acting are amazing! Kudos to you
I like how the characters are shown as opposites right before they even need to speak- through their appearances. The main character's eyes and head are round to show curiosity and free-flow while his friend has a more square look to show structure with a hint of dullness. To go on an even more simple level, their clothing colors are complementary. Good character design that also fits the plot well!
the musical score for this is a banger
SloogCat much appropriated 🙏🏼
That wedding, lol, like seriously sitting at a wedding we all want to say "Aye Object!!!"
But at least there's free food or cake at the end.
Okay, wow. I really enjoyed that. It reminded me sort of like the movie "the road to el dorado" the style is so simple yet perfectly fitting, the characters are relatable, I just can't stop watching it
At the end was him waking up and realizing he hadn’t made anything
I love your animations so much. The characters are so alive and real, and the animation is so fluid and fun to watch! I enjoy every second of it.
Emily Perez awww thank you! 🙌
Best short film ive ever seen
He gives me major Kuzco vibes. Like, not only the sort of more cartoony way he moves, but also his voice.
Thanks for making this beautiful short animated movie. I'm kinda sad and desperate because I think I'm on the stage of mr carefree butterfly right now and it's not ok
You know? This is actually great. The animation is stellar, the pacing is on point, the characters are relatable, the dialogue is impeccable- 11/10
This is the best animated short film I've ever seen in my whole life!
"speak now or forever hold your peace."
"I object."
*GASP*
"JUST KIDDING! I'm just kidding.."
“You own this wall, that fireplace, another wall”
This needs more attention
Wait what?WHAT?!?
So that whole thing was a dream?!
OMG awesome plot twist!
**Stands up applauding**
No kidding... Yonatan... all your shorts have so much emotion and power put into them... I wish I had that same talent and ability to speak (animate, paint, create!) with the heart... I think we all can do that... if we're truly honest within ourselves and that's what I get when I see your stuff... it's such a "simple" message, but they way you express it... means a lot... a thought, an idea... a message... can move mountains....
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us, wishing you all the best, never stop creating such beautiful masterpieces.
Nitanima o I mean come on every one loves gays I do but this come onnnnnnn >:/
love the the voice actors especially the main one the 2:06 part is the best expression and emphasis to the characters feelings. "you're gonna spend 30 years inside these walls!!"
If this was a show. 10/10 would see again
Phone is completely dead at 0:51 magically recharges at 1:09
This was beautiful and heartwrenching, wow. Everything about this was so incredibly well done
I watched this and decided to get up and study.
This is actually my favourite animation on youtube. I love, and I mean LOVE everything about it! The little quirks you put in, like when he fixes his messed up face with his hand or how the timing with the dialogue and the songs just fits so perfectly and just everything to do with the storyline. It's perfect, hilarious and it leaves you in awe and wonder. I would love to see more of your work. Please, pleaseee don't stop making videos, I can't wait for the next one!
I love how they just decided "hey why don't we make him gay?"
Edit: I meant it in a way that I thought it was interesting they made a conscience decision to make him hook up with another guy. I'm HAPPY they did.
The ShyGuy that's gay
The ShyGuy yes
That's not gay. It is not weird for men to have close relationship without the sex.
Oliver Palacios
......are you ignoring the part where Mr. Carefree Butterfly went to a gay club and had a one night stand with a dude?
No I understand that Mr. Butterfly is gay. . .bi? but what i am responding to is the last scene where Carefree leans on his friend that doesn't make the other dude gay or means they are in a polygamous relationship. Which is also the scene that The ShyGuy is referring too I think or else their comment wouldn't make sense.
Well fuck, hit right into the 30 year mortgage wall with emotions.
this is so phenomenal, i cannot stop rewatching this. thank you for making it.
I honestly can’t thank you enough for making this. For the longest time I’ve always seen more media that champions being alive and free, as opposed to the sentiment of working hard and pulling through at the cost of not being able to get out there. As the friend mentions, he worked really hard to get where he wanted to be, and Mr. Carefree Butterfly comes in and shoots the whole thing down.
In a way, its painful to see other people having the time of their lives when you are stuck at your desk working project after project to get a passing grade for a class to gain a modest job. In a sense it devalues what Im seemingly striving for, if having a home and a family is really worth it.
And when I watch this, it serves as a comforting reminder that everyone has a different path and whats right for one, may not be for another. To respect that our destinations have their merits, even when the journey is at its bleakest. And in those darkest hours, when one questions their fate; to be reminded that what we work towards, no matter how long it takes, will one day become a reality grants the strength to keep moving forward.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment. I'm glad that the film gave you some strength and supported the life decision you took.
The film makes those two lifestyles clash to emphasize the differences between them, but as you said, ultimately everyone has their own journey to make, and there's no right or wrong. Thank you again!
solid storytelling
Balance man, balance.
Oh gosh, this looks so, so amazing. The vibrancy and fluidity is just so fun to watch! The dialogue is so good, and we get to know the characters so well in just five minutes. Stunning!
I keep forgetting this video exists, and then it shows up at the most random times, and I watch it, and I fall in love with it again and again
One word:
BEAUTIFUL.
Jesus I love the animation, the characters, and the voice acting! Well done man!
"But what about *LIFE?*" It's amazing that blinds can now open when they are spoken too. This is beautiful
Show people this when they say CalArts has a generic setting.
beautiful, left me thinking who actually did nothing in his life.
thank you for creating this masterpiece
This is an awesome animation! It's just so clean and awesome and I love the plot. It's very realistic yet has that cartoonish storyline. Good work
I've been watching tons and tons of student animations lately and this is one of my dear favorites. Your pacing, writing, voice acting, plot, visual expression of plot, character designs, color schemes, and animated fluidity has blown me back. I'm extremely impressed and hope to see more from you.
whoever making these videos, They are gonna be big/major players in cartoon industry. Love what you doing, please make us more.
All your stuff is soo good! It all has such great character design, style, and story! Its so inspirational :)
the only thing I usually fear is that I am not doing anything. Anything related much to myself. There was never a solution to it...... but the state of it won't take effects if it wasn't made transparently.
- Amillen Keller
Omg the voice acting is amazing! The stammering and the way he talks so quickly really makes him feel real!
Everything about this i love, the message, the style, animation and even the voice acting blended perfectly together. You should feel proud of you grad film. Well done!
This is so relatable and the animation is brilliant.
Everything is amazing from every gesture
Words cannot describe how meaningful and beautiful this animation is to me!! This deserves so much love!!
As someone who often contemplates on the things I could've been doing, this vid hits me. I always felt that I could've done much more enthusiastic and energetic things but I learned that it's still nice to have a slower pace of a lifestyle.