Vanessa Batres
3D Character Animator
"La Chancla" Mother's Day Special
A mother is scolding her son for once again leaving his stuff on the floor. Angered by his attitude, she decides to give him the old fashion Hispanic mother discipline method passed down through generations: La Chancla.
"Zerk"- Lost Keys and Hiding
A little boy tries stealing an important key card from soldiers but is chased down. When he's cornered he is saved by an unexpected hero.
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Winner of Best Narrative Short of Animated Baltimore International Black Film Festival 2024​​
"The Last Visit"- Looking Around
When a grieving father finds a way to see his dead son one last time, he teleports himself into the spirit world to look for him. When he teleports into the new realm, he notices a strange yellow butterfly appearing before him. When he follows the butterfly he finally reunites with his son. ​
"Yesterday" - Regret
A couple is trying to survive the zombie apocalypse after a fun day at the carnival. They run to the tunnels for safety but tragedy occurs.
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I animated the main movements. It was edited a little in the end by the animation supervisor, see "compare" link. I also worked as a texture artist and a lighter, see "other" link.
"Petrichor" shots
A man who suffers from hoarding, battles a cockroach who enters his domain.
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A work in progress student film.
"Believe me" Scarlett Johansson audio
Link to original audio: Scarlett Johansson on Being a Movie Star vs. Being an Actor | W Magazine
"George's Death" Young Sheldon
Reanimated scene of Mary crying for her husband's death in Young Sheldon.
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​Link to original audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezd7JqtJjzE
Explaining Grief
Reanimated scene of a woman explaining how she watched someone breakdown.​​
Washing Dishes
Edna gets distracted one night when she is washing the dishes. She smells something funny in the air and realizes she forgot to turn off the pan! She rushes to put out the fire, but with no fire extinguisher in sight, she has to get creative.
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Edna's Drunk
After a long night of drinking, Edna's friend advises her to call it a night. Edna, offended, tries to show off she can still stay awake tonight. However, she will soon realize what a horrible mistake that was.
Tiger Walk Cycle
A tiger walk cycle from all angles. We have front shot, side shot, back shot, and a full rotation! All we need now is a bottom shot but wouldn't that be boring?
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