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Watch: Stunning Fantasy Romance Animated Short Film 'Cloudrise'

by Alex Billington
February 19, 2015
Source: Vimeo

"Don't you dare let me go!" Wow - this is one outstanding, breathtaking animated short film. Cloudrise is a beautiful short animated and directed by Denver Jackson of "DJaxx Studio". The story focuses on Miko and Tenku, who fight off invading pirates on their airship, as this takes place in a "fantasy world above the clouds". The short has a kind of Legend of Korra meets Paperman vibe to it, and I'm really making this comparison in a good way, because those are two of my favorite animated creations in recent years. Aside from the stunning home-made animation, this is an excellent example of innovative storytelling, giving us bits and pieces of the story through creative editing and reveals. This is definitely worth your time to watch.

Thanks to io9 for the tip on this. Full synopsis via Vimeo: "Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on their new airship and take the necessary measures to help each other. Hold on to your seat as you witness how far someone is willing to go to rescue the one they love. This is an action-packed short film that ties together various fantasy/science fiction influences." Cloudrise is directed and animated by Denver Jackson, created in the the span of four months "from conception to completion." Very impressive work, indeed quite breathtaking. You can follow Jackson on Vimeo or Facebook. Thoughts?

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