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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.
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THESIS STATEMENT:
One cannot rely on instant gratification to achieve genuine long-term
satisfaction.
Character Development:
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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.
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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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<<Click here to view the Character Development gallery!>>
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Style Inspiration:
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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.
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Character Development:
Background Development:
Promo Posters
Music
Bibliography
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"Lizzie McGuire" Created by Terry Minski for Disney Channel. 2001
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"Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle" Directed by Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman for LucasArts. 1993
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"Spy vs. Spy" Created by Antonio Prohias for MAD Magazine. 1961
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"Rocko's Modern Life" Created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. 1993
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"Team Fortress 2" Developed by Valve. 2007
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"Inside Out" Directed by Pete Docter for Disney. 2015
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"The Brain Divided" Created by Josiah Haworth, Joon Shik Song & Joon Soo Song. 2013
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"Ultra Fight Da! Kyanta 2" Created by Haramaself. 2019
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"The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia" Created by Joni Philips. 2019
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"Ah, He's Sick!" Created by Yugo Limbo. 2018
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"Chowder" Created by C.H. Greenblatt for Cartoon Network. 2007
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"Dr Cataclysm" Created by Mortis Ghost. 2015
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vewn (@vewn)
http://vewn.us/
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Dogs Understand (@DogsUnderstand)
twitter.com/dogsunderstand?lang=en.
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Wandrille Manoury (@wandrillemanoury)
https://www.instagram.com/wandrillemaunoury/
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Special THanks to my Committee:
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Anthony Scalmato
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Lincoln Adams
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Hal Lewis
Scott Lax
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Dave Schwartz
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Thank you all for supporting me through this process!
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