Project Availability
- Team Size
- 20 team members
- Open Spots
- 10 spots open
- Affiliations
- College of Arts and Humanities
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Team Leader
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Gino Romero
MFA track in Animation and Visual Effects
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- Faculty Mentor
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JoAnne Adams, MFA
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Team Member Qualifications
Applicants must be familiar with the 3D animation pipeline and have a basic knowledge of 3D animation and software, such as Maya, Substance Painter, Z Brush, and Photoshop.
Positions open for 2026
Graphics Designer (Open)
2D digital Painter/ Artist (Open)
Background artist (open)
Writing assistance (open)
3D modeler (open)
Concept Artist (open)
Storyboard Artist (open)
Character Designer (Close)
3D Character Rigger (open)
Skills needed: Teamwork, communication, 3D animation, 3D environments, compositing, environment, 3D character modeling, 3D rigging, creative writing, research, and development.
Preferred Digital art over tradition to expedite workflow.
Description
Subject: Neon Soul is a 3D-animated cyberpunk short film that explores themes of grief, legacy, and fractured family relationships. In a world of neon cities, your only hope for survival comes at a cost.
Theme: GRIEF & NEGLECT
Logline: A former mercenary must confront his past when a lost relative returns, threatening the life he built with his daughter.
Genre: Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi, Tech-Noir