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Riley Costa's Cleveland Institute of Art 2020 Senior Thesis
Proposal:
Both of Our Names are Janine draws from my experiences as shut-in to create a humorous 2D animated film about a college graduate who never leaves her apartment, and the two little pilots controlling her actions.
Both a darkly comedic prediction of my future and introspective send-off to my past, my aim is to create a story that resonates with people in similar situations without being a total bummer about it.
Logline:
A persnickety pilot and her apathetic co-pilot will only steer their ship, which takes the form of a shut-in named Janine, for the payment of cigarettes.
THESIS STATEMENT:
One cannot rely on instant gratification to achieve genuine long-term
satisfaction.
Character Development:
The S.S. Janine's uncanny face was inspired by Larval Masks, which are simple, abstract faces that are used to teach theater actors how to pantomime various personas. I opted to give the vessel a dreary, empty, and droopy expression.
The Janines inside the brain are inspired by a cartoon modern style, with inspiration also derived from the samples above.
I wanted them to appear hastily depicted and almost incorporeal,
with their bodies able to do extraordinary and cartoonish things.
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Style Inspiration:
The environment of the S.S. Janine interior is largely based off a typical 1950's work environment, to contribute to the themes of instant gratification and strangling work environments.
Character Development:
Background Development:
Promo Posters
Music
Bibliography
"Lizzie McGuire" Created by Terry Minski for Disney Channel. 2001
"Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle" Directed by Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman for LucasArts. 1993
"Spy vs. Spy" Created by Antonio Prohias for MAD Magazine. 1961
"Rocko's Modern Life" Created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. 1993
"Team Fortress 2" Developed by Valve. 2007
"Inside Out" Directed by Pete Docter for Disney. 2015
"The Brain Divided" Created by Josiah Haworth, Joon Shik Song & Joon Soo Song. 2013
"Ultra Fight Da! Kyanta 2" Created by Haramaself. 2019
"The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia" Created by Joni Philips. 2019
"Ah, He's Sick!" Created by Yugo Limbo. 2018
"Chowder" Created by C.H. Greenblatt for Cartoon Network. 2007
"Dr Cataclysm" Created by Mortis Ghost. 2015
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Special THanks to my Committee:
Anthony Scalmato
Lincoln Adams
Hal Lewis
Scott Lax
Dave Schwartz
Thank you all for supporting me through this process!
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