Wow.
This is extremely dark, odd, and intense. Not to mention extremely well done!
It really shows all the hard work you put into the hand drawings, because it made all the difference in the world.
"Breadheads" is definitely an original creation, and I love the mood and atmosphere you've created here. The old timey song near the end multiplies the creepiness factor, and is reminiscent of Fallout 3, well played.
Anyway, I really like this entry, and I hope to see more of your work in the future.
Keep up the amazing work!
Reviews for "Breadheads"
I think my lack of analytical skills shine through here, but i wonder what the moral of this story was...
codywalzel responds:
Oh man, I will copy and paste my extraordinarily long artist's statement on what this thing is about if you care for a somewhat tedious and wordy explanation. But the condensed version is, it'sh an exploration of human action in desperation. Enjoy:
"Starving soldiers divide a measly last meal when sick allies arrive at their base. Their affliction takes a turn for the worse and one of the Allie's head turns to bread. For the moment, ravenous eyes and murderous teeth are kept at bay by the command of the Sergeant. The breadhead soon dies, his head immediately rotting beyond edible. When the other ally transforms into food, the starving soldier's desperation forces the battle between hunger and humanity.
Borrowing directorial cues from German expressionism, harsh angles and stark shadows aim to deliver an ever-present sense of danger and tension. Bolshevik Revolution posters were the starting point for the environment and art direction of the film. As the palette developed, the blacks and neutrals were replaced by monochrome shades of reds and pinks. Flat, sharp design gave way to the many values of this monochrome scheme, which allowed more depth to the cluttered, industrial space. Fluid and overstated animation not only references the silent acting of the time period portrayed, but also attempts to deliver content to a low dialogue story.
Hunger, transformation, and cannibalism themes state the malleable perception of "human." While the allied refugees remain in their original form, the bunker soldiers are accommodating, concerned; humane. Seconds after the transformation, the former allies in need become a welcome meal. Less glamorous faces of desperation are at first kept checked by the scorn of fellow man. Once the dead meal rots, only one morsel remains to curtail the agony of hunger. Breadheads closes upon a scene suggesting no authority short of force can stay the hand of true desperation."
This was probably the best feature I've seen in forever here! The detail was impeccable! The emotion and everything really got me hooked! I demand more!
Though...that missing finger was somewhat distracting.
I particularly liked the running scene; running scenes in general are hard for most animators, but you made it look so easy and flawless. I can tell a lot of extreme skill and effort went into this one.
It....It fucked me up man,,,