"The Last Polar Bear" (2023)
My Roles
Story Writer
"The Last Polar Bear" is an original story influenced by climate change, the extinction of species and greed. The animation portrays the drastic effect these issues have on our world.
Synopsis In a dystopian, climate-affected city. A circus, the source of entertainment for the people, is filled with endangered species. The last living polar bear is exhibited as the main act. One night the polar bear manages to escape the circus and into the nearby forest. The escape is short-lived as hunters are set on her trail. The hunters find the polar bear and shoot it. As the hunters celebrate later in the night, the polar bear emerges from the darkness and murders the hunters in their cabin. Covered in blood, the polar bear rises on its hind legs to reveal a young girl in bear skin.
3D Modeller and Texture Artist (Maya & Substance Painter)
I 3D-modelled the polar bear character in Maya. As well, I textured all the characters, city buildings, the exterior and interior of arena, and props in Substance Painter.
Animator (Maya)
I was involved in 3D animating several shots and camera movements. The animations I was most involved in were the polar bear run cycle, both hunter walk cycles, the polar bear getting shot, the polar bear reveal, and the hunters looking at the pawprints.
Editor and VFX Artist (After Effects)
I was in charge of editing the shots and camera movements for the final animation. I also created the snow particles, lighting, fog, and smoke effects.
