Graphic Design

Growing Thorns is my final project at University, the topic is about mental health specifically about suicidal thoughts and spiralling into depression and how quickly it can turn out. 

My short film is a 2D animated silent film that follows the protagonist, a small plant pot-like creature that slowly starts to deteriorate over time. You see him be a happy bright and healthy plant but slowly the colours fade, his leaves almost falling off and getting to him are his thoughts pressure his plant pothead until it's at its "breaking point". Then he and his friends pick up the pieces and help out. 

This film took me the course from planning, scripting, storyboarding, and animating for 6 months. It's something I'm very proud of as it's my first time delving into 2d Animation created on Adobe Animate. 

This film was dedicated to my Aunt Netty, who struggled with mental health and everyone who is suffering with mental health. It's important to know that you are not alone in this battle and it's okay to ask for help, we can build it back up again.