Summer 2026: NEON SOUL (3D Animated Short Film)

Affiliations: College of Arts and Humanities
Team Leader:
Gino Romero
gi621030@ucf.edu
MFA track in Animation and Visual Effects
Faculty Mentor:
JoAnne Adams, MFA
Team Size:
20
Open Spots: 9
Team Member Qualifications:
Preferred: Basic chemistry knowledge, an interest in chemical formulation or antimicrobial work, a passion to start research Required: Complete all university required EHS courses for laboratory safety, chemical safety, and biohazard safety
Description:
Neon Soul is a 3D animated short film that aims to explore the hybrid workflows between hand-drawn textures and 3D renders, culminating in a polished and professional post-production phase. A cyberpunk theme will be at the story's core, including the character design and backgrounds. The story will include three main characters who will set out on an adventure looking for an ancient treasure. The trio will be the emotional backbone of the story, and the adventure will push their resolve and relationships to the limit. The story is currently in development.