SINKING (CalArts Film 2023)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2023
- a rat refuses to leave her home on a sinking ship. BFA4 thesis CalArts film.
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CREDITS
Original music score by Sacha Duru sacha-duru.wixsite.com/music
Voice acted by:
Maganda Marie / magandamarieva
Tabitha Wekerle linktr.ee/tabsers
TJ Anthony tjanthonyvo.com/
Vivian Reed vivianreed.carrd.co/
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I can't believe nobody mentioned what the mother said in the bad dream, "all I've ever done for you kids is love, love, love, and all you've ever done for me is LEAVE."
The mom clearly guilted her kids for her suicide, she probably had abandonment/control issues and couldn't deal with her children growing up and becoming independent. That's the big reason the rat didn't want to leave, leaving is what drove her mother to suicide. She's trapped by the guilt she has over what her mother did, leveraging her self destruction against her children.
Powerful stuff!!
did you not notice the echo in that scene? of the mom repeating "PLEASE LEAVE! PLEASE LEAVE!". I think it's the opposite of your interpretation. the mom left to the sea to either find help or get to another ship or something like that, but the kid refused to go with her. now the kid rat feels horribly guilty for abandoning their mom and refuses to leave the ship cause either a) they don't wasnt to abandon the memories or the mom (picutres, things etc.) or b) they haven't fully gone through their grief yet and haven't accepted that the mom isn't coming back, hence why in the last scene they "bury" her by putting the picture in like a tombstone
@@zilesis1 I dont think thats the case. I think that audio was meant to be a hint that somewhere deep down, the mother knew she was dragging her children down with her but couldnt/wouldnt stop self sabotaging. People who self sabotage drag others with them, and even if they recognize this - their self hatred can prove too stong to stop.
"Please leave" is internal. A plead for everyone to abadon her before she ruins the few who love her. Maybe also the rat's self conciousness to save themself and not go down into the ocean.
But regardless it seems the most straightforward thing here is that "walking out into the ocean" is a form of suicide.
The mom took herself out and thats why the friend is so worried they will do the same.
This reminds me of a comic by Art Spiegelman called "Prisoner on the Hell Planet."
For a son with a mum who tried to end herself this made me cry
I like this idea, nice job.
As someone who once considered suicide, and decades later talked a friend back from it... this hit home. Well done.
I'm so glad you're still here, and your friend is too. I lost my brother to it. Stay strong.
@@princessthyemis My sympathies for your loss. And thank you: with the support from family and friends, I know I'll never despair that deeply again.
Рада,что хоть у кого-то кто-то есть
@@igor9563 Thank you; the same to you.
@@chriscooper654 хехе,если бы...
Просто,надеюсь,на то,что меня смогут остановить если со мной произойдет тоже самое.
It was an honor to voice the seagull!! I will always be so blown away by how amazing this film turned out!! Congrats Maya!!
You're voice for the Seagull is so cool! Sounds like a DeadlyComics character
Best seagull ever!
Love your voice for them
Great job!
@@remyrichardson8614Seagull’s a chick
I’m 15 year old and I’m fighting cancer rn and I really think this is one of the things keeping me up. I hope that one day I can be like you. I absolutely love this animation
Dang, keep fighting I'll be praying for your victory! That's a lot to go through at your age and your strong for making it this far!
I know what it feels like to go through a cancer, since i had leukemia when i was 13.
Let me tell you something.
When i was in the hospital, even when i was at my lowest 'cause of the chemotherapy, i never EVER wanted to give up.
I knew, deep down, that if things couldn't go like i wanted, even so... i was determined to make the most of my life, even in a state like that.
I read, i played videogames, i tried to have some nice chats with my family and such, i wasn't gonna let a disease like that ruin my life.
Not at all.
If you don't ever forget to dream, if you don't ever to enjoy your life to the fullest, i'm sure you'll be not only able to overcome the obstacles in your life more easily... you will be able to truly enjoy the treasure that is your life 💖💖
Please, don't ever give up... will you promise me?
I don't know you, but I wish you the best of luck!
Wishing you luck, keep fighting ❤❤❤ you’re strong. Xx
Best of luck, you can do this! I truly hope things get better for you 🫶🏽
I love how different and therefore unsettling the mother under the sea is. I also love the swirling arms and that character moment of twisting away from the ship's tendrils. Amazing,
Damn the message was already portrayed so nicely with the mother but the flea making itself at home on the rat really completed this for me, clever. Also really like how the seagull doesnt give up on their friend either just because their help wasnt appreciated outwardly until the end. Very well done
Whats the meaning of the flea?
@@gabelster3729shows that even if you think you're useless, you're still important in other people's minds
Honestly i thought the fleas biting at her was symbolism for something else, like her past trauma constantly bugging her (aha) and her trying to desperately itch them away is also symbolism for trying to forget but being unable to
"Or what? You think im gonna walk on the ocean and never come back?"
"That's what you mom did."
dang
Like bro that was vile
I love the mother a lot, it’s honestly impressive that a clay sculpture of a rats head can give off weird vibes. I really love the music choice for the “Sinking” scenes, it’s unnerving how well it works with the horror elements.
People offen calling seagull a "Sea rat"
It might have nothing to do with the story, but to me it's kinda shows that even though they are a total difference species and seem like they are not getting along. But on the inside, there's a strong connection between them.
This is one of the best and most unique Calarts films that I've ever seen! The character animation is super fun and unique, and I absolutely love the creepy vibe you've created! I hope to make a film like this some day!
Yeah.
Also, your cartoons were cool too.
What's interesting is that rats on a boat always knew it was sinking before it actually did and would always get off as soon as possible on to dry land. There used to be a thing where if all the rats leave the boat, you better go too, or you could end up in the sea. I think this is neat.
1:40 the eyes because of the barnacles horrify me
LIGHTBULB
@@WandOg1 YES
1:27 i absolutely adore this cut,, the smooth animalistic movement and the clear definition of their legs aaaaa its just wonderful dynamic character animation!!!! I can’t stop watching im so taken in by every moment.
And she still kinda gotta dumpy tho 🤨
@@reallycantthinkofausername487 that’s what im saying
Bro fr said "your mom"
Damn, you even made an annoying flea one of the best supporting characters in under a few seconds.
This animation's gold.
I haven't felt this way about an animation or a story in such a long time.
The heaviness of the mom's dialogue and just the way she says "leave" makes my heart sink in the best way possible.
Genuinely a beautiful story, one of loss and growth, realizing who all you've helped along the way while also fighting demons yourself.
Its all just so... Comforting... In a really weird way.
Very beautiful. Very reminiscent of ren and stimpy but with a beautiful and human message. I felt like the story was talking about enmeshment with a mother, and how one mother’s love for her child, even sinking, can take her child with her. And it’s up to the child to let go with the help of a loved one, even if the mother sinks down without them. Thank you.
2:35 pay attention to her body, notice her head is floating in the water unattached from the body….creepy.
MAN I LOVE THIS SHORT FILM!!!
Good job!!! 👍👍👍
I love this time of year. Seeing all the up and coming animators' films from Cal Art. I especially loved this one. The fluidness, the sense of dread and fear of change personified, it was all so fantastically done! I hope you did well this year!
0:58 when you accidentally use personality A in group chat B
I might or might not have cried, this all hits really close to home for me, from being the one close to having another friend close and having the feeling of having to move on from something that’s incredibly difficult to move on from… I really really like this, and I love the art style and everything, this deserves so much love support and attention! I’m so happy to have stumbled across this
0:59 Bird really took that Yo mama joke way to far.
Sometimes all you need in life is a best friend and that flea who lives on your back.
says a lot that this video was only 4 and a half minutes long but i was crying long after it ended. very impactful, well done.
I know its already been said but the contrast between the mother and the rest of the art style is amazing and really shows the fear behind leaving the sad past. The fun poppy artstyle vs the contrast of a black and white changing figure is so ominous and shows the pain that holds the rat back.
I can't tell if the mother is animated in 2D or if it's a 3D model, I'd love to know/ the programs you used for this! Great piece!
it's actually stop motion! I sculpted the head myself with air dry clay, took pics at different angles/lighting then 2D animated the body in harmony and composited in after effects. all the animation was done in harmony (except the final credit shot which was tvpaint) bgs in photoshop and composited in ae :p thank u!!
DUDE THATS AMAZING
@@mayakanoe Now it make sense that shes so offputting, i thought it was drawn. This is super cool!
This is not an exaggeration, but i think this is one of the best animations I’ve seen in a while. The art style is awesome and the characters are cute! With a nice speck of creepiness :)
Wow this is beautiful! Your animation is fantastic! And I really love how the mom looks, It seems like she has a lower frame rate, and I think it really adds to the creepiness and mood of this film! Awesome job! :D
This is beautifully made, I used to struggle with depression and this really resonated when I drew the possible connection, thank you for sharing this!
This was so well made, especially the moments of dread and the introduction of their mother. So unsettling, godamn. 2:20 stopped me for a whole second hahaha. This was amazing.
I almost feel bad for laughing when the seagull said "thats what ur mom did"
This came out SO well! Thank you once again for letting me voice the flea!!
I have a soft spot for animators/artists who draw with thick outlines. it brings me joy. ⭐
Great animated short. The designs kinda reminds me alot of Rocko's Modern Life and Regular Show in a way.
This feels like one of those calarts videos that are like 7 years old that randomly pops up in your reccomendations
I clicked for the artstyle, then stayed for the animation. this was amazing
I love the goofy animation and how you managed to make it creepy! I didn't expect this to hit so close home. So well done!!
very touching
I love the mix of pyschedelic, gritty, and serene visuals. I laughed, thought, and felt emotional. I love this short film! Best of luck in your creative career!
That was so sweet, the style, the voicework, the animation itself, the characters, the story- this is beautiful. I was not expecting it to hit that deep / personal for me on start up! Only 4 and a half minutes long, and I'm already invested in these guys- even if this is just a one-off tale :)
Wow. As someone with a life long addiction problem who has pushed so many people away who tried to help me, this hits so hard I think I can only bear to watch it once.
This is AMAZING! I can't believe it only has 59 views.
I respect the goblin energy the characters give off
i cant believe this only has 700 views!!! it’s lovely and i can’t wait to see more.
hoooooly shit this is. stunning,,
what a delight that this came up in my recommended hooooly shit...
iz there ?? like,, any extra information behind these characters ?? or even character concept sheets and whatnot bcuz god,, these designz r genuinely so pleasing and to see them move. was so,,, exciting wtf
well done
yep!! i have some more stuff on my site + ig story highlights c: mayakc.art/storyboards instagram.com/mayakanos (gonna be updating more in the following days + weeks hopefully too!!)
thank you so much for the positive feedback!! i very much appreciate it ;.;
@@mayakanoe OF COURSE !! tysm ,,
She really pulled out a, ''that's what yo mama did, dead as hell''
Why did the bird smile when she said "that's what your mom did"?
I feel it was be a lot more appropriate to have it be more like "I don't want you to do what she did".
I think that's what is supposed to be implied, but it feels more like "that's what you're going to do and I'm happy about it."
Other than that I love it. Especially the trippy visuals and use of mixed media
It’s very cool that the picture makes it off the boat. It’s real that way. Even though you’re not on a little, rotting, stranded ship anymore & you’re finally walking up the beginning of the world, you’re still always gonna have to deal with the same thing that lead you to that ship. And that ship is still very sunk. You have remember in order to not go back there
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for making this. It’s the first film I’ve watched that has made me feel this seen. Thank you.
Dang, this hit deep! This girl's mother guilts her even from within the grave!
This is definitely a meaningful piece of art that should *not* be judged just by the thumbnail alone.
Animation was fun to watch, designs were simple and cute, and you seem to be a master at atmosphere! Hope this film scored you good at school!
You around here??
@@circlefaux actually you're lucky I found you! I don't use this account to watch very much.
Okay everything about this is wonderful, but I want to touch on one thing:
The art style. It gives me nostalgia and makes me feel relaxed. It reminds me those cartoons from 80s, 90s, and 00s.
right😭 it reminds me of a bird character but I don't remember where I saw it 🥲
I remember 🤭 it's the crow from hilda
Here I am thinking this is just a random weird animation, and I go down to the comments to see that's it's about suicide? My mind would've never connected that
As someone who has a very poor relationship with her mother and has let that eaten away at her and still does let it eat away at her for the longest time this really, and I mean REALLY hit home.
the style, the animation, the dialogue! All of it was stellar :)
such an artistic masterpiece, by far one of my favorites this year. this reflects on how i feel occasionally, afraid that i've hurt someone, and i should be left out to die, but then coming to the realization that it was an overwhelming reaction. bravo.
3:24 bro thinks he’s Walter white
Everything about this is so charming and visually striking, I especially love the colors! And the design is i think inspired by 90's TV cartoons but it's still it's own unique thing, GAH I just love it ^^
this is so beautiful and the animation is absolutely fantastic man. its so heartwarming and somewhat unsettling; i love it
the coldest your mom line in history
Love the character designs, nice job!
I don't care for the way the characters are drawn but I respect the stylization I think the pacing is pretty rough but I think this is like pretty good for a uni project I hope you go places
This is so powerful. You’re able to reach & touch deep sensitive places with amazing storytelling. Well done 👏👏👏
this needs more attention! its absolutely amazing! you deserve all the love and positive attention, the animation, voice acting.. the music! ❤️
too stunned for words, all i can say is that this is a total inspiration man, EVERYTHING is just too good
Crying rn this is so good the style is so unique but fits this perfectly and the part with all the random swirly stuff before thr seagull dives jnto the water is gorgeus thank you sm for posting this
Your art style is so nice and the idea behind this is so well put and just everything. Im shocked this doesnt have more views. Beautiful work fr
This was by far one of my favorites of the CalArts films, good job!
"What, y'think I'm just gonna walk out into the middle of the ocean and never come back-
"That's what your mom did!"
Bestie,,, 💀
I cried, this is just so beautiful, especially with how you animated them and the colour palette you used!
3:34: A little heads up next time you flood my basement.
"You're basement? "
Wow this was crazy impactful for a sub-5min run time! Your style and tone are right up my alley :) Congratulation and well done!
This hits home hella, my best friend commited suicide a month ago and this is just just just what I needed to see. This shit moved me for sure I wont forget this short film, I wont.
This is such a wonderful and powerful piece. I was tearing up at the end of it. Amazing work!
Man this is amazing! The dialouge between the characters is soo good I love the voice acting! Such a simple yet good setting andd aaaa the visuals just HHHH
Stunning, trying not to cry cuz I’m in public but absolutely stunning, the imagery, the surrealism and the blend of semi-realism with your style, absolutely exquisite piece
I love this. I feel like ive seen this style of animation before, i just cant put my finger on it. But in a sense it is so simple and intricate. Expresive and hauntingly beautiful.
until the credits I thought the main character was supposed to be a lemming, so that's canon in my head now
Im going through this right now.
Thank you for reminding me to keep moving forward.
I literally had someone save me last month… a friend who I neglected for so long and a family that I didn’t know I had.
It’s hard to walk and it’s even harder to run… but I’ll get there someday, life.
In the underwater scene it just gets surreal and I got the message.
I love it, what a work of art!
Also I like the little guy that just lives in a house on the rat, looks like a nice lad.
This is amazing. I love the way it tells a story, through the surreal animation, quiet dialogue. It's perfect.
I absolutely love the art style/art direction, voice acting and story line here. The few sprinkled in jokes are funny and the characters seems very interesting and likeable. This would make for an amazing show. Would love to see more, you guys are very talented :)
"that's what your mom did" I laughed wayy too much
This was equal parts cute and gut-wrenching and I love it. I feel like everyone in this animation could use a hug
1:41 Took me a minute to realize that the mother's picture had barnacles for eyes. 2:21 And during the underwater sequence, we see her with those same eerie barnacle eyes! Nice attention to detail!
This is very well done, the vibe is very strong. The story is also profound yet simple. The best thing it could possibly be.
photo-realistic drowned rat isnt real they cant hurt you
photo realistic drowned rat:
She really said "That's why ya momma dead" lol
You are going to be an amazing animator in future! Keep making great animations! Have a good day :D
I love your art style! It is the perfect balance between cartooniness and sketchiness
Oh I love this so much, right down to the visuals and dialogue!
This was so beautifully made. Incredible job to your team❤️
Incredible!!!!! The character animation, their expression and their movements. Absolutely phenomenal
This was very well made, and at times, bone chilling. I really love the animation art style
This a beautiful animation of grief and the beauty of connection. I love it a lot!
I love how dark the subject matter is, yet it reminds me alot of an episode of courage it's a nice contrast. Great work
this is awesome, absolutely amazing, beautiful, whatever other words i can use for it. the animation is stunning, lively and smooth
Oh my gosh. This is amazing! I have never seen anything like it! I love the character design! It’s incredible! I don’t know how I am 3 days late but I love it!! Amazing story line, dialogue, character design, and the background in the end is beautiful! Amazing work 😭
OML THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. AHHHH
What an incredible film. So much despair and so much hope, and the best friend somebody can have. Thank you for sharing.
THIS IS EXTRAORDINARY AND FENOMINAL AND SO ORIGINAL-- YEESH