Knight Research Scholars Program Project

NEON SOUL (3D Animated Short Film)

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Project Availability

Team Size
20 team members
Open Spots
10 spots open
Affiliations
College of Arts and Humanities
Semester
Fall 2026
Team Leader
Faculty Mentor
  • JoAnne Adams, MFA

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