Boy - basic rig

Monster progress

Modeled by Madi

Little boy modelled

Modeled by Darren Simpson

Final Characters:

Designs by Tyler Parkinson

storyboarding

First Draft
Done by Sam Arnett

Room

The bed and toys in the scene were done by Steve Hubbard
Other room elements modeled by Madi

Lighting and room layout - First draft

Paintings by Alex Alvarado

Boy Sketches

Sketches by Tyler

more boy and monster

Sketches of boy done by Madi


Below are sketches of the monster done by Tyler Parkinson

I like the one on the top left.

Initial sketches for the monsters

These are some sketches for the monster under the bed -

Initial sketch of above Monster done by Sam Corea



Initial sketch of above Monster done by Sam Corea



Sketch of above monster done by Reggie Weaver

These are some sketches for the monster in the closet -

Initial sketch above of monster in the closet done by Sam Corea



Initial sketch above of monster in the closet done by Sam Corea


Sketch above of monster in the closet done by Reggie Weaver

First look at the characters

So in our story, there are three main characters - A little boy, a monster under the bed and a monster in the closet.

Little boy - 4-5 years in age, white, brown hair, freckles on cheek, wearing a blue one-zee.

Monster under the bed - green with yellow spots, snaggle tooth, stock eyes, tentacles as arms, kind of dumb but cute looking.

Monster in the closet - brown, big and hairy.

Here are the initial sketches for the little boy done by Sam Corea -

These boy sketches are done by Madi Mhaskar -

Our team

This short film is going to be the product of many minds. We are working with a team of animators, illustrators, sound/voice artists etc.
The team will keep growing as the piece progresses.
For now the team is:

Madi : Director
Darren : Co-Director
Sam Corea : Character Designer / Story
Tyler Parkinson: Lead character designer
Reggie Weaver : Character designer
Samantha Arnett : Story board artist.
Steve Hubbard : Props modeler
Alex Alvarado: Matte Painter
Will Handford: voice/sound artist.

Welcome :)

Ever been scared of the monster under your bed? Did you wonder whats down there?

If yes, then I think you might enjoy this short. I like how this post is starting to sound like an infomercial.
But seriously, this is a story I think we can all relate to. Whether it is Bigfoot, Yetis, Monkeyman, or even aliens; there was something that haunted your childhood.

But what if, that mysterious creature that lives under your bed is really not that scary? What if, he too, has feelings? What if he could be your friend?
Hop on in our two minute long adventure of emotions, friendships and misunderstandings.

This blog will show you our progress, mistakes, corrections, choices and one day, the final piece.
Suggestions and critiques are always welcome.

Hope you enjoy :)