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Spring 2024 - Currently in Film Circuit
A psychological comedy set in a run-down 1950s diner. Le Charade follows the final performance of a lonely mime and the psychotic episode that ensues after his imaginary friend breaks up with him and he is forced to re-enter society.
Written and Directed by Erika Totoro
Process video requested by SCAD's animation department, showcasing the first eight weeks of production and a look at the final product of the film.
sTORYBOARDS & aNIMATIC
Shot design: Concept to final
As we enter the world of the Mime, I wanted there to be a significant change in visual differences between the outside world and the Mime's head. Transforming into black and white helped achieve this while also fitting well with the aesthetic of the Mime. As the film goes on, the background assets also start to transform into a UPA Cartoon/Mime-inspired dream space as the Mime descends into chaos. This is also reflected in his animation as his behavior and body parts get more cartoonish.
STORYBOARDS / STYLE FRAMES
RAW FOOTAGE
FINAL
Responsible for Animation | Lighting By Will Macuch
Animation by Thaddeus Varness | Lighting By Will Macuch
Animation by Lilianna Martinez | Lighting By Will Macuch
Animation by Thaddeus Varness & Josie Howe | Lighting By Will Macuch
Animation by Thaddeus Varness | Lighting By Will Macuch
Swap out Head Fabrication by (Right to Left) :
Josie Howe, Paige Meakin, Erika Totoro, Lilianna Martinez
Final puppet body | Responsible for Art Direction
Puppet fabrication by Dahlia Kressler, Thaddeus Varness, Josie Howe
Costuming by Lilianna Martinez
CONCEPT ART &
VISUAL DEVELOPMENT
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Final Head| Responsible for Art Direction & Beret Fabrication
3D Modeled and Fabricated by Josie Howe
Final Still| Lighting by Will Macuch
Final Waitress Head| Responsible for Art Direction and Fabrication
Final Waitress Concept Art | Responsible for Art Direction
Art by Sarah Hatfield
Final Waitress Puppet| Responsible for Art Direction and head fabrication
Puppet body fabrication by Sarah Hatfield, Josie Howe, Dahlia Kressler
Costume by Lilianna Martinez
Final Chavant Sculpt Head
Final Chavant Hair Sculpt | Pastic Casted Head
The hair was sculpted seperate to allow for a cast in foam and needle felting
Final Foam Hair Cast
Detachable vacuum-formed wig cap with magnets, Installed into foam hair cast, allowing for swap out heads during animation.
Vacuum Forming Hair Cap
Fabrication Process
Casting sculpted head in plastic
Sculpting for silicone mold with JollyKing
Molding chavant sculpt in silicone
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Casting foam hair with silicone mold
Needle Felting Wig
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