Impasse is an award winning animated short film, I wrote, developed and directed, while studying at Media Design School, alongside nine talented peers. Student driven with zero budget, the film was developed from concept to completion in a twelve week timeline.

 

Inspired by 60's era westerns, I set out to write a duel between two characters each wanting something from the other. Developing the concept and writing the initial draft, I was given the opportunity to direct the short when fellow students saw potential in the story.

 

The production team all stepped up and took on many roles across the development process, in order to get the film delivered within the tight timeline. Not only directing I was also heavily involved in writing, managing, modelling, surfacing, dynamics, lighting, layout, editing, web development, graphic design and marketing.

 

Having had the chance to direct the project with such a talented, passionate and dedicated team was a truly incredible experience. Many thanks and credit has to go the development team, Mike Livesay for delivering amazing sound design and Media Design School for the opportunity.