In the initial drafting stage of my idea I knew that the major focus of my project would be the emotional impact of the piece. Like many other people, I was brought up with animation as a staple part of my childhood entertainment, and the effect of these cartoons remains with me to this day. I therefore chose a simple and timeless premise - unrequited love - but with an innocent twist reminiscent of children's animation.
The animation's protagonist is a lonely octopus, who dreams of one day finding love. He stumbles upon a rock pool, where he first encounters a beautiful anemone. It's love at first sight, but the anemone is non-reciprocating of his advances, causing the octopus to make various attempts at wooing her. Despite the anemone being unresponsive, the octopus never gives up on her, going so far as to risk his own life to save her and win her over.
The animation will be 2D using ToonBoom and Photoshop.
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