ANIMA
When I was writing the script for "Ánima", I knew that I had a story of great emotional and aesthetic potential between my hands. It also allowed me to deepen and explore the Renaissance, a time wrapped in magic and mystery that had always fascinated me. It was clear from the beginning that facing the project as an animation would allow me to give free rein to my imagination without considering the budget constraints that working with a "live action" production of this kind entails. However, the two pillars that I considered as basic for the achievement of the project required a much deeper conception than the one I used for "Legend of the Scarecrow," and the making of a more flexible working plan that included means of production that were beyond my reach before. The two pillars I’m referring to are: acting and moods. "Ánima" is a story about people, its characters carry hidden motivations, and a past that is not explicit on the script and that will only be perceived through gestures, glances and silences.
THE MAKING OF: 1.LOOKING FOR THE SOUL OF THE SHORT
Cloux, France, winter of 1519. Leonardo Da Vinci lies on his deathbed. Next to him, his loyal apprentice Salai follows his instructions. The most ambitious experiment of the great Renaissance master is about to start. Can the human soul be retained beyond death? A collage of images faded by time. Leonardo´s oneiric and confusing memories will reveal fragments of his relationship with Lisa Gherardi, the carrying out of his most famous painting... and an amazing secret.
SYNOPSIS
WORKING PLAN
Caravaggios´s inspired shots
a little make up for the final scene, in which Leonardo lies in his deathbed
by Carlos Lascano
The performances are, therefore, essential in making the story credible. Aesthetically, I hope Anima contributes with a "fresh look" in animation. A shadowy environment will impregnate each sequence of the pictorial chiaroscuro spirit. I will be using mixed painting techniques and combining different textures such as photographs, charcoal drawings, paint brushed skies, real shots, etc. A digital recreation of what Leonardo called Sfumatto.
Format: Animation Shortfilm
Lenght: 16 min
Phase: Work in progress (animation phase)
The most ambitious experiment of the great Renaissance master is about to start. Can the human soul be retained beyond death?