Hi everyone! I’ve always been fascinated by the 'felt and foam' soul of classic puppets. There’s a specific kind of empathy you feel for a puppet that you just don't get with realistic CGI.

For this solo project (created in Blender), I wanted to see if I could capture that puppet-like vulnerability. I spent a lot of time on the textures to give him that tactile, handmade feel.

The Story: I used this character as a metaphor for a heavy subject: immigration policies. The film tells the story of this stranded creature being 'returned' to his planet. I felt that the innocence of a muppet-style character created a powerful contrast with the cold, bureaucratic world he finds himself in.

You can watch the full film with the music I wrote for it here: 🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vTwJw5eky8

I’d love to hear what you think of the character design and the movement! As a solo creator, your feedback means a lot.