Building a Scene:
Storyboards + Line Drawings
3D Light mapping
Coloring the Scene
Adding Characters
Character Design
Animation as a Medium
Animation is a very accessible medium for all ages, and can help make stories easier to both tell and understand.
Mental health is so often portrayed in the media as scary, clinical, daunting, or something to be afraid to talk about, and it can be a difficult topic for children to understand.
People may have an easier time relating to and explaining their feelings after seeing “Bear,” and the film may help them understand a struggling friend, family member, or even themselves.
Instead, by being a softer, more colorful, and engaging representation of mental health “Bear” can be a way to help people become more comfortable talking about their own struggles seeing similarities with the story and their own journey.
With the ability to use the metaphor of these animals as a symbol for mental health, the story of “Bear” will be able to come to life in a relatable way.
“Bear” will be animated in a colorful, picture-book type style, making the film both engaging to watch and accessible for all ages.
