CROSSROAD CHURCH

Crossroad Church, one of the largest churches in the US

Initiated an innovative series of 26 animated shorts to present moral teachings in a contemporary and engaging format. Each animation in this series blends timeless wisdom with modern storytelling, creating content that resonates with a wide audience. This endeavor, undertaken during my association with Animwood, highlights the church's dedication to spreading uplifting messages and marks a significant contribution to the field of animation, showcasing the power of creative storytelling in illuminating traditional values."

Background Design

Exploring the vast array of geographically, ethnically, and culturally diverse characters was an extensive journey of research and fact-checking. Ensuring historical accuracy and plausibility on screen required countless hours of dedicated study, aiming to present each character with authenticity and respect.

Storytelling

Delving into this animation pushed the boundaries of traditional production processes, encouraging a broader and more nuanced perspective. It was an opportunity to elevate scripting techniques to the realm of sophisticated storytelling, stepping beyond the usual comfort zones.

Frame by Frame

Intricate animations demand a detailed, frame-by-frame approach, where the magic lies in the subtleties of movement and expression. Ensuring that each frame is meticulously crafted allows for scenes that are vibrant and dynamic, far beyond mere motion across a stage.

Making of

The development phase of the animation hinged critically on the design and animation of characters. Marrying in-depth experience in character creation with a combination of rigged and frame-by-frame techniques proved to be a pivotal and effective strategy in bringing this project to fruition.

CREDITS

Client: Crossroad Church

Directed by Animwood

CREATIVE DIRECTION

Sebastian Komorowski

PRODUCTION

Maciek Butscher

Maja Krajewska

ANIMATION 2D

Paweł Granatowski(lead)

Wiktoria Gnat

Olga Przytuła

Maja Krajewska

Denis Frolov

DESIGN

Sebastian Komorowski

Agnieszka Zbudniewek

Martyna Pianka

Paweł Białas

Iza Łukaszek

Julka Knapik

FRAME BY FRAME ANIMATION

Ruben Dantas

CHARACTER DESIGN

Martyna Pianka

MUSIC & SFX

Giorgio Riolo