The Trail beyond Highland Road (MICA Thesis Film 2021)
The Trail beyond Highland Road is a 2D animated dramedic short focusing on the consequences of deforestation.
Inspired by my up-bringing in an urban town, this film was important for me in tackling heavy handed environmental issues as my senior thesis film at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Made within an 8-9 month schedule, the short went through change after change before finally being released online and through festivals.
The following page contains the film itself, BTS animations, concept art, rough layouts & storyboards.
Final Film
Teaser Trailer
Broad Town Layout
Highland Road Shot Composition
Meadows Trail Sign BG
Inner Forest Pathway (lighting by Allison Warren)
Forest Concept Artwork
Rough BG Sketch
Final Neighborhood Layout
Outer Wasteland Layout
Rough Ariel Emotion Pass
Deer Walk Cycle Test
Early Animation Test
Character Height Chart
Ariel holding Fawn Key Drawing
Scene 2 Early Storyboard 1/3
Scene 2 Early Storyboard 2/3
Scene 2 Early Storyboard 3/3
Deleted Storyboard