Pre-Production Unpaid The Painter – Animated Short Seeking a 2D Animator (Unpaid Collaboration)

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eduspaim

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Hi! I'm an independent Brazilian screenwriter and composer looking for a 2D animator to collaborate on The Painter (working title), an original animated short film without dialogue.

The story follows an artist through different stages of his life, exploring creativity, frustration, artistic identity, and personal growth.

The film is divided into three parts, but I'd like to produce only the first part initially, approximately 2–3 minutes long.

Set in 1997, this first chapter follows a young painter who struggles with his artistic identity, realizing that his work imitates the artists he admires.

I'm looking for an animator interested in contributing creatively to the visual style and storytelling. I will be responsible for the screenplay and original soundtrack.

This is initially an unpaid creative collaboration, open to beginners, students, and independent animators, with proper credits.


If you're interested, feel free to message me!


Eduardo da Silva Paim
 
Interesting concept, Eduardo! In dialogue-free animation, visual storytelling carries everything. Do you already have a storyboard or visual style in mind for the first chapter?
 
Interesting concept, Eduardo! In dialogue-free animation, visual storytelling carries everything. Do you already have a storyboard or visual style in mind for the first chapter?
Yes, i will send you a DM.
 
Hi! I'm an independent Brazilian screenwriter and composer looking for a 2D animator to collaborate on The Painter (working title), an original animated short film without dialogue.

The story follows an artist through different stages of his life, exploring creativity, frustration, artistic identity, and personal growth.

The film is divided into three parts, but I'd like to produce only the first part initially, approximately 2–3 minutes long.

Set in 1997, this first chapter follows a young painter who struggles with his artistic identity, realizing that his work imitates the artists he admires.

I'm looking for an animator interested in contributing creatively to the visual style and storytelling. I will be responsible for the screenplay and original soundtrack.

This is initially an unpaid creative collaboration, open to beginners, students, and independent animators, with proper credits.


If you're interested, feel free to message me!


Eduardo da Silva Paim

One interesting challenge is showing an artist's creative evolution without dialogue. The changes in his painting style could tell the story as much as the animation itself. Have you considered making the artwork evolve visually as the character develops?
 
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