IF I WERE SMALL (Calarts 2024)

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Published 2024-04-21

a 3 week film in honor of my childhood drawings

Thanks to Ezechiel Pailhes for the permission to use the song 'Octobre'
and thank you to Elias Almieda and Wevdy Estainvil for the sound

Watch other films made by my classmates!: • 2024 CalArts Character Animation Stud...

All Comments (21)

@lolliputbug 2 months ago

This whole film feels like a beloved childrens book, I loveeee the use of texture and colour it gives everything such a tactile, dreamlike quality. So pretty. And the voice actor did a brilliant job :D
@evakazoo 2 months ago

It felt like the character only lived for a day but it was the most important day ever ❤
@xdani_thethinkingneko 2 months ago

This makes me miss being a kid. Things where so simple. The world felt like an unexplored - even magical place. We should all take note and try to stop and enjoy the moments of wonder and imagination more often.❤🥺
@AJcantdomuch 2 months ago

I can't get over the lovely texture. Watercolor children's book vibes. Adorable and calming take on the cycle of life and death without directly relating to it.
@KitCabaret 2 months ago

Was not expecting that ending omg... This is so gorgeous though, the background paintings are especially lovely ❤
@2UseLemon 2 months ago

this is so beautiful, for a moment we get transported to what it would be like to be small!! the childs voice with the whimsical chalky visuals and bright colors is so wonderful
@heypreach 2 months ago

youre smoking the passionate youth pack
@veggiecakeface 2 months ago

soooo so beautiful and charming... love everything about this. u r a genius
@YayItsCaroline19 12 days ago

OH MY GOD THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT CHILDREN’S BOOK!!!! Lovely texture, color, and visuals!!! 🥰💖🙌🏾
@sapphireBunny 2 months ago

I want this to blow up so more people can experience the same wonderful 2minutes that I just did
@itsamaniarts 2 months ago

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. The storybook vibes, the nostalgia, the texture. Everything is so beautiful!!!
@royaluelpulma1117 2 months ago

So beautifully done! from the art style and animation style used its like a peak into a kids daydream simple and yet full. Thank you for sharing this magical work!
@user-qx7gi4vf2s 2 months ago

My god, the colours, the vibe, the texture. Everything is perfect. In the woods part, it reminds me so much of Ben and Holly. I used to watch it all the time, such a memory :(
@ineedumonstataclobbadatder4499 2 months ago

This is amazing!! I love how whimsical everything felt, how gigantic the bugs were and they were complimented well with the amazing color choices, and the sketchbook style. And its amazing how it really feels like it comes from the mind of a child, especially with how dark it got at the end. Amazing work!!
@deaddog7611 3 months ago

So full of wonder!
@fromalisperspective 2 months ago

Now I want my own pine needle sword. Great film!
@writerwithoutsound5162 2 months ago

Everything about this is so pretty, it feel like a fairy tale!!
@floffy2695 2 months ago

You replicated the actual crayon texture PERFECTLY in the background art!! It really does look like the whimsical imaginary world we would make up as children! Amazing work!!❤❤❤
@sophialozano2781 2 months ago

can’t explain why but this made me sob. thank you.
@Ryuusei924 2 months ago

i’m gonna cry how much i love this vid! ive loved lil bugs as a kid and i miss practically living with them in the backyard, felt just like this