GUARDIAN | Animated Short Film | AUB 2022

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A wild horse coming to the end of its life is visited by a guardian spirit.
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CREDITS
Levi Pugh (Director, Storyboard, Script, Animation, Character Design)
Scott McCann (Producer, Animation, Compositing, Character Design, Script)
Michelle van Houten (Storyboard, Script, Character Design, Animation)
Gabriela Ginda (Animation)
Kimberly White (Concept Art, Backgrounds)
Lydia Swallow (Concept Art, Backgrounds)
Diana Blazquez (Animation Assistant)
Maya Alcide (Animation Assistant)
Willow Twinam-Cauchi (Animation Assistant)
Peggy Tataru (Animation Assistant)
Maria Belik (Animation Assistant)
Desirée Scheper (Animation Assistant)
Emrys Laiman (Animation Assistant)
Emily Gibbins (Animation Assistant)
Amy Glazer (Background Assistant)
Music and Sound by Alexis Bennett
Music Engineered by Ed Cain
Recorded at Goldsmiths Electronic Music Studios
Flute & Whistle: Philippe Barnes
Viola: Anna Growns
Cello: Carina Drury
Violin & Medieval Fiddle: Alexis Bennett
Special Thanks to Tom Walsh, Richard Smith, Ceri Miles, Carl Reader, Callum Howat Tracy, Paul Taberham, Dorian Terkelsen, and our Friends and Family
🐴 Arts University Bournemouth 2022

Опубликовано:

28 сен 2024

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@austinmiller2170 Год назад

One life ends as another begins. Beautiful.

@KibaNicole Год назад

this is said perfectly

@men_del12 Год назад

Or in other worded "I give my life for you to live" gosh, now I'm cryin 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@beeponies 10 месяцев назад

Im crying😢

@TocaMoon2729 3 месяца назад

Did you just watch the movie avatar lol

@TheGoldenGecko Год назад

That was amazing the animation was phenomenal and the horse anatomy was on point! I love the sketchy look to it really reminds the viewers that this was hand-drawn animation. Also, the story of the horse passing wasn't sad to me, not because it wasn't done well but knowing their life was given to the foal so they can start living a life they didn't get the chance to was beautiful. Finally being able to rest and reunite with their soul herd.

@blackshards3415 Год назад

The anatomy wasn't very accurate. Horses don't have eyebrows. They are also not needed for expression. A professional artist knows how to give horses facial emotional expressions without eyebrows.

@TheGoldenGecko Год назад

@@blackshards3415 yes it is possible to give horses facial expressions without eyebrows however realism is limiting just compare the lion king with the live-action version the expressions convey emotions but not at the intensity and exaggeration of a stylized art style. It is all a personal choice and is intended for exaggerated expressions, not accurate expressions. The anatomy of the horses is as real as they intended for a fictional world Real horses don't show much emotion with their faces especially not at the level of humans which is why many artists choose to add them so the character can be personified and relate to a general audience more. Realism doesn't mean professional it is simply another art form that wishes to replicate real life this animation does not intend that and wants to show a fictional world of personified horses with a religious symbolism of life, and death perceived through the eyes of a personified horse.

@ciao_sono_mari9996 10 месяцев назад

Vabbè quelle sono piccolezze date dallo stile artistico e non dall'anatomia, allora pure Spirit della DREAMWORKS è anatomicamente sbagliato perchè ha le sopracciglia? Non mi sembra proprio

@painteddragon8496 9 месяцев назад

@@blackshards3415As an artist, the addition of eyebrows is not classed as anatomy, that's styalisation. The anatomy is correct as anatomy means body proportions and dynamics.

@mollycblaeser 9 месяцев назад

Omg so happy this beauty is hand-drawn. 2D animation is truly a gift.

@kaninekodiak Год назад

absolutely stunning. my repressed childhood horse girl is curled up sobbing right now, you guys really know how to tug the heartstrings of animal lovers. beautiful, can't wait to see what else you all create 💙

@sealaryn Год назад

Absolutely agree! Well said!

@LilianaKali Год назад

Woah. Also same

@Abby_Doodle Год назад

Fr all I ever drew were horses when I was young!!

@aliciamilne2314 11 месяцев назад

Right?! Definitely led to this !❤

@IceyMoonShards Год назад

The storytelling is fantastic, the style unique and wonderful, and the animation is phenomenal, this short film is genuinely a masterpiece! Congrats to everyone who worked on it!! 💕

@jaydeann3561 Год назад

i have to put my dog down on saturday. hes only 5. it pains me that i cant help him anymore. this time its too much and theres nothing that can be done. Ive been devistated about it all week and its just eating me. this though.... this makes me so happy. and helps me feel a little better at ease.

@men_del12 Год назад

"I give my life for you to live, I give my love for you to love. My hope will be carried on to you, child. For, there are more this life shall be given to beyond my extend. Even if death comes, it be this life's messenger to be living a full meaning. I give my story to you to tell, I give my vision to your dreams & your children. I'm dying." And then he peacefully breathed out. -- The Horse of the Guardian short fim --

@fishdefowl Год назад

Makes me cry tears of joy and more 10/10 So glad I was part of this team and happy we can finally share this with the world!!❤

@nezkoanim Год назад

Your team did an outstanding job! Absolutely loved every aspect of this short film

@alcatrazartz2118 Год назад

THAT MOMENT WHEN YOU FIND AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FILM AND DISCOVER THAT YOURE FRIENDS WITH ONE OF THE ARTISTS THAT WORKED ON IT😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

@moonlight9848 11 месяцев назад

God this made me cry. I just lost one of my horses yesterday and watching this just was beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time

@mollycblaeser 9 месяцев назад

Omg as a horse girl who would gladly watch Spirit every single day & finally moved to the horse farm of her dreams -- this is simply beautiful. Thank you for this gift. I love the pencil lines, one of my favorite parts of hand-drawn 2D animation.

@dreamtoonofficialchannel Год назад

Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested

@ziakomdrimkru4620 Год назад

One: i can see the tears, caffeine and dedication that was poured in this short film. As such, let me tell you that it was amazing in every way. Two: THANK YOU. I STARTED TO CRY AT THE SECOND I SAY THE SPIRIT.

@louckykoneko Год назад

I found this video on a day that had me remembering a lot of horses I have known and ridden over the years who have since passed away. Thank you, youtube algorithm, for showing this to me, and thank you, Guardian team, for creating what I needed to see today.

@TheOcculticUnicorn Год назад

I'd like to think the foal is the old horse, and when the foal looks up to the sky he remembers his old life for a moment before he forgets it forever, now reincarnated to live once more, and full of love instead of alone in an old shed.

@Your-way Год назад

Как прекрасно в этом ролике показан образ смерти. Она приходит к каждому принимая подобный нам облик. Она показывает нам всё то что мы сделали в этом мире и уносит наше сознание без содалений наших или с сожалениями тех кто понял, что жизнь свою прожил зря.

@christas6774 Год назад

Beautiful animation. You wonder as you pass if your living energy transfers to something else because energy never dies it just keeps flowing

@Vuurstern Год назад

This was SO beautiful, you all did a great job on this

@westcoastwulf Год назад

the way the horses are stylized is so satisfying to look at!!! this is amazing!!!!!

@chocolatefrenzieya Год назад

I didn't expect to be crying into my morning coffee, but here we are. Beautiful film.

@Ryoka_16 Год назад

As an equestrian, this speaks out to me in so many ways. It’s hard to let go of the life you have lived and as a wild horse whose run free it’s difficult to let go. But at the same time they understand that it’s their time to leave this world and let a new life begin.

@jito7377 Год назад

The pure angst when all the other horses became spirits and the main horse could not follow is so emotional 😢

@lorenrenee1 Год назад

I love the idea of horses moving on to a new life where they can frolick and run with the feeling of new knees and joints.

@sunrider3238 Год назад

Love this beautiful story, the art is amazing of the horses! From the soul horse herd to the new foal being born, but I did cry when the old horse passed. It shows a good story. Well done

@Svrahe 10 месяцев назад

The animation looks inspired by Spirit with the horses expressions and some scenes. Very pretty work and message, well done!

@astaxameow 9 месяцев назад

Как красиво передано перерождение! Случайно наткнулась на видео, но это затронуло до глубины души!

@peypeylove8425 Год назад

This is such a good short, I'd love to see a fully fledged series or movie based on this, definitely deserve more hype

@owlsofthenight_yt2000 Год назад

The wild a free spirits are never forgotten,there reborn.❤

@peanutbuttersandwich3412 Год назад

Thank you to the team for making and sharing this lovely piece. I love horses! Some of my best friends have been horses. I used to be very physically active. I roamed the wild places and lived in remote areas. Now I am crippled- physically disabled- and I miss roaming. I miss having horses. This beautiful piece is a vivid reminder that this physical life is temporary and my soul (and those of my deceased friends and family) live on in a heavenly place when we leave our mortal remains. I have many waiting for me on the other side of the veil. ❤ I will go there when I am finished with the work set before me, but I am not yet done with my duties here. Beautiful pieces of art/media such as this make me nostalgic for the past and hopeful for the future when I can slip the surly bonds of mortality and run on forever. ❤

@morningglory.2 Год назад

This was so wonderful, I’m so glad it was in my recommended. The storytelling and emotion is perfect 💙💙 congrats to everyone who worked on this short!!

@bluejediforce Год назад

This is gorgeous, love the style and the way the spirits look like glowing sketches. The idea that old souls pass on what makes them alive to young souls waiting to be born is both beautiful and endearing

@WarriorBazooka Год назад

Absolutely beautiful animation. I love the symbolism and the story here; an old horse gives away its mortality so that a new one can start living.

@Ener-G Год назад

Beautiful storytelling! The music wept and ran for joy at just the right moments, and the camera angles and emotive colors made this a thrilling, mysterious experience! Thank you, everyone who participated in this project!! :D

@berengerdietiker22 7 месяцев назад

I'm touched. I'm not a horse guy, but I appreciated the raw and heartfelt artistry.

@nihiko6557 Год назад

Це сумно і гарно... Реалії життя

@anarki4717 8 месяцев назад

My boss has a name for this place, she called it "The Fields of Forever" she tells he grandkids its where all horses go when they pass away, it's a place where the grass is always green and the water is always fresh, where the sky's are clear and it stretches on without end and horses can gallop toward the sun without fear of predators, where they are safe I showed her this and she's crying

@litawolf1684 Год назад

So beautiful. Made me cry for the horse

@ekota9430 Год назад

a good story that shows that death is not only fear)

@robinhunter6038 6 месяцев назад

You've just made me cry in under four minutes

@Bluecatsea Год назад

What a beautiful and emotional way to describe death. Very very beautiful.

@heidim7732 Год назад

Yeah, I needed to ugly-cry this morning. This was beautiful.

@LuskaTheWusky Год назад

The animation gives me slight Wolfwalkers vibes. Beautifully done

@manonb.8139 Год назад

Made me cry... What a beautiful story !

@toriquill1505 Год назад

reminds me of my favorite short animation The Life of Death

@Neptune726 Год назад

Oh My Gosh! So Well Done, I Really Love This Style Of Art! It’s An Amazing Animation With So Many Cool Points. It’s Amazing How The Old Horse Gives Their Life To Give Life To The Foal. Truly Amazing And Heart-Warming.

@nosmallo Год назад

Such a beautiful animation and I lost my boy a month ago and yes I sobbed like a baby during this. It was also very sweet and it gives me comfort to know he's not suffering anymore.

@karparik07 Год назад

Wow, such a small animation. I cried a little. Thank you from Ukraine.

@minisarge2619 Год назад

Well, for those wondering what fusion of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron and Wolf Walkers would look like, Viola! Immaculate job guys!

@nighttimeserenity2447 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful, sweet and touching. Im glad it showed to me.

@JosephOfGaHoole Год назад

While watching this, it's kind of like "A Dog's Purpose" meets "The Little Matchgirl." Very good job!

@wolf-kissedrosie69 10 месяцев назад

I didn't know what it was about exactly but I had a feeling when the spirit arrived and that was all I needed to start crying. 😮‍💨 And it really picked up when she put her head to the foal and passed over. Life is such a fragile and short existence. I never used to be this sensitive or cry so easily or much but this year has had me stressed and exhausted. Maybe it's my depression worsening or my hormone issues, idk, but I hate crying so easily. But this was a really well done animation. Very sad but beautiful.

@fridge-ghost Год назад

i love how reminiscent the guardians are of the wolf spirits in wolfwalkers!

@lord_arthropod4876 Год назад

Hey I just want to say that OMG I absolutely love your animation

@dragonfairytail Год назад

so beautiful. I am happy for the older horse that he no longer has to lead and that the foal has a chance to live thanks to the older horse

@dominikfranzen8247 Год назад

So schön und gleichzeitig auch so traurig 😢

@thesandwich5321 Год назад

This was heartbreaking, wonderful job!

@atokasnips7618 Год назад

I read Guardian as Cupcake and cried thinking it was an animation about a horse losing its child or something .... this was an amazing animation people. It was just so so good. Hopefully you do more in the future

@kairnofthelast297 Год назад

This was absolutely beautiful! Such a touching animation that really draws on the preciousness of life. Outstanding work.

@Henry.h 3 месяца назад

Wow, I'm speechless. It's really great, I just don't know how to put it into words! Really enjoyed watching it!

@TheSylversword21 Год назад

Been working on getting in touch with my emotions and this beautiful short nailed me right in the feels!!!! Such a well done emotive short, I love it!!!

@lunaandstella825 Год назад

I am genuinly crying right now. This is so beautiful.

@rosaliesimard2266 Год назад

oh my lord, i was not expecting to cry 🥺 So beautifull

@Elysia63 Год назад

Wow! Love your beautiful artwork! 😍👌 Reminds me a little of Spirit mixed with Wolfwalkers almost! 😄

@Huckleberry1 Год назад

I’m sobbing the horse that dies looks exactly like mine 😭😭😭

@kikisartjourney4265 Год назад

I was not intending to have feels today. But I have had feels thanks to this. I shall go and cuddle my pillow now. Very beautiful and love the concept. Super job well done.

@Thunder_Storms Год назад

WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE ME CRY!!!!

@DulceMakaria Год назад

Just precious

@blossomdazzle Год назад

This is such a phenomenal animation!!!!

@wonder_dodo Год назад

I am absolutely sobbing

@lpshorsegirl21equestrian19 Год назад

one passes away a new child comes into the world

@gloriacampbell7571 Год назад

Poignant and beautifully sweet

@FemaleSniper86 11 месяцев назад

way to make me cry.... that was sad and beautiful

@finnjasartsandcrafts Год назад

The first second played and my first thoughts were: "this is going to be so sad I hate it already, this will be my new favorite video“ lmao. What a beautiful story, had tears in my eyes the entire time, now I wanna go give my horsies a big hug. Beautiful art style, beautiful storytelling, very emotional, very beautiful shortfilm!

@trisywilliams526 Год назад

NO I THOUGHT THIS WAS GONNA HAVE A HAPPY ENDING 😭😭😭

@cartooncritique6625 Год назад

For every death a new life is born. Conservation of energy applies even to mortality. 💀

@Enrommie Год назад

I like the sketchy lines and the art style

@adamantawhitfoot2353 Год назад

Really nice work! I only have one bit of advice, which is to animate the horse's hair blowing back while it's running, it would make it a lot more lifelike! Great work, beautiful!!

@flyloes9258 Год назад

I’m not crying, you are..

@mylesmontgomery942 Год назад

"There is much to fear, but not death. For it gives meaning to *life."*

@ErenSlatcher-Burby-gf9pj Год назад

I got chills

@sabiksphinx Год назад

STOP I'M ACTUALLY CRYING😭😭

@Dripping_Nightfury Год назад

The filly (or foal) gave its eternal life away so yet another could be free.❤❤

@glen7228 Год назад

Sad and joyful at the same time.

@singsonggirl9267 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful!

@tazmunster7646 Год назад

Beautifully done

@jaffaranga Год назад

This was absolutely beautiful! Brought me to tears

@ambrosia1111 Год назад

I miss animations like this from media

@jennyyoun4010 Год назад

C'est vraiment magnifique une vie prend fin et une nouvelle prend vie ... C'est juste splendide avec énormément de poésie c'est vraiment splendide 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 l'animation est aussi fabuleuse vraiment un très très grand bravo à toute l'équipe qui à travailler sur ce petit chef d'oeuvre 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😭😭😭😭😭😭

@ARIKA_NEST 8 месяцев назад

Как это красиво и печально. Один конец - начало второму.

@AngelCnderDreamer Год назад

I'm litterally in tears! This was beautifully done and the story is so sad but beautiful at the end! I love how you guys capture the reincarnation. ♥ I feel bad for the horse tho. :c Everyone did such amazing job on this, amazing work everyone who made this. ♥ Subbed btw.