This project seeks a talented 2D animator to bring to life a heartfelt, cinematic short film titled 'The Pinky Promise.' The film, approximately 4–5 minutes in length, will visually narrate a true love story between two women, focusing on themes of meeting, separation, reconnection, and building a life together. The narrative will be driven primarily by expressive animation and music, with minimal or no dialogue, and will culminate in a live marriage proposal immediately following the screening. The animator will collaborate closely on storyboarding, pacing, and scene selection, using provided reference photos and story details to ensure authenticity and emotional resonance.

The visual style should be original, warm, and expressive, capturing the depth of the relationship while keeping locations and scenes manageable for a single-artist production. All artwork and animation must be created without the use of generative AI.

Deliverables

- Develop a 4–5 minute 2D animated short film based on provided story details and references
- Collaborate on storyboarding, scene selection, and pacing to ensure a cohesive narrative flow
- Design and animate expressive characters and cinematic scenes that convey emotion without dialogue
- Integrate a recurring pinky promise motif as a central visual symbol throughout the film
- Ensure the film’s ending transitions naturally into a live proposal,



without depicting the proposal itself
- Deliver all final animation files and assets in a format suitable for theatrical screening

Requirements

- Proven experience in 2D animation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic storytelling and expressive character work
- Ability to translate real-life stories and emotions into compelling visual narratives
- Comfortable and skilled at portraying romantic relationships between two women with sensitivity and authenticity
- Proficient in industry-standard 2D animation software (e.g., Toon Boom, TVPaint, Adobe Animate, or similar)
- Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback throughout the creative process
- Ability to manage scope and complexity to deliver high-quality work within project constraints
- All artwork and animation must be original and not generated by AI tools
- Availability to begin work promptly and deliver within agreed timelines

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📌 2D Animator – Emotional Short Film (Canada)
🏢 Twine
📍 Canada