3D/2D Hybrid Animated Short Film – Soul Ties

Knight Research Scholars Program Project 3D/2D Hybrid Animated Short Film – Soul Ties

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Project Availability

Team Size
5 team members
Open Spots
5 spots open
Affiliations
College of Arts and Humanities
Semester
Fall 2026
Team Leader
Faculty Mentor

  • JoAnne Adams, MFA

Team Member Qualifications

Preferred: Familiarity with 2D animation production pipeline and basic knowledge of Maxon’s Redshift preferred.

Required: Applicants must be familiar with the 3D animation pipeline. Basic knowledge of Autodesk Maya and Adobe Substance Painter. Skills required: 3D animation, 3D environment, geometric modeling, texturing, surfacing, teamwork, and file management.

Description

Soul Ties is a 3D/2D hybrid animated film inspired by rubber hose animation.

Synopsis: A ghost with hoarding disorder is being forced to move on to the afterlife when a Realtor barges in to prepare the sold house for its new tenants. After refusing to move on, the Realtor and the ghost engage in a battle for a house and the memories within.