Deep End

We’re excited to announce our @nftsfilmtv grad animation “Deep End” (@deep_end_animation ) screens for the first time at BFI Southbank, Thurs 5 March, with friends, family and industry. Poster: @dylan_gillah LOGLINE: “In early-2000s China, two kids take their first swimming lesson - a moment that will change their lives forever.” Based on a personal core memory of Puzhen’s, written by Niky Pasolini, and brought to life by an incredible team. We can’t wait for you to experience Luna’s journey to the deep end. HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Puzhen Zhang, Director, Animator, Puppet Designer, 3D Sculptor - @puzhen.creations Dylan Gillah, Producer - @dylan_gillah Niky Pasolini, Writer - @nikypasolini Max Brunner, Cinematographer - @maxbru_6 Ana Smoleanu, Production Designer - anasmoleanu Suzy Shepherd, Editor - @shepherdessbee Aizhana Nurkenova, Composer - @aizhananurkenova Jingya Li, Sound Designer - @yjjoya5250 Jiaren Liao, Re-recording Mixer - @liao.jiaren Bingqing Li, VFX Supervisor - @bingl.vfx John Chen, VFX Supervisor - @chencoze Seowoo Park, Colourist & Online Editor - @seowo_oworks PRODUCTION MANAGERS: Helena Boateng – @helenaxio | Bailey Hamilton – @baileyhamilton SPECIAL PROPS & COSTUMES NFTS Model-Making - @nftsmodelmaking COORDINATING MODEL MAKER Chloe Rushbrook - @01rushbrookce MODEL MAKERS Beatrice Babbo – @beyatrechee | Cristian Ciumac – @ciumac.creative | Lizzy Kelsey – @lizzykelsey | Emma Tanner – @em_tanner_maker | Isabel Carpenter – @izzycarpenter_makes | Maddie Stringer – @stringersets | Rahab McQueen – rahabmcqueen | Rita Castelo Branco – @ritascb | Robby Baldwin – @robbybwin | Yaxxy Wong – @feelslikesteppingonseacucumber ART DIRECTORS: Nuria Duran Calzada – @peculi.art | Lee Ott – @ottventure ANIMATORS Tolli Myers – @tollimyers | Ollie Griffiths – @ollierg_animations | Maria Tomazou – @maria_tomazou ASSISTANT ANIMATORS Matilda Isobel | Wenwei (Kenny) Kang | Florence Clapcott – @florence_clapcott PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Vittoria Benigno – mareridtx | Suyeon Kang – @su.yeonkg Sadly we can’t fit everyone here, but huge thanks to our model makers, cast, animators, art directors, musicians, assistants and the wider NFTS team who made this possible.

We’re excited to announce that our @nftsfilmtv grad animation “Deep End” (@deep_end_animation ) screens for the first time at BFI Southbank this Thursday, 5 March! We are so happy to finally share the trailer for the film. LOGLINE: “In early-2000s China, two kids take their first swimming lesson - a moment that will change their lives forever.” Based on a personal core memory of Puzhen’s, written by Niky Pasolini, and brought to life by an incredible team. We can’t wait for you to experience Luna’s journey. Trailer: @leslieleedo HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Puzhen Zhang, Director, Animator, Puppet Designer, 3D Sculptor - @puzhen.creations Dylan Gillah, Producer - @dylan_gillah Niky Pasolini, Writer - @nikypasolini Max Brunner, Cinematographer - @maxbru_6 Ana Smoleanu, Production Designer - anasmoleanu Suzy Shepherd, Editor - @shepherdessbee Aizhana Nurkenova, Composer - @aizhananurkenova Jingya Li, Sound Designer - @yjjoya5250 Jiaren Liao, Re-recording Mixer - @liao.jiaren Bingqing Li, VFX Supervisor - @bingl.vfx John Chen, VFX Supervisor - @chencoze Seowoo Park, Colourist & Online Editor - @seowo_oworks PRODUCTION MANAGERS Helena Boateng – @helenaxio | Bailey Hamilton – @baileyhamilton SPECIAL PROPS & COSTUMES @nftsmodelmaking COORDINATING MODEL MAKER Chloe Rushbrook - @01rushbrookce MODEL MAKERS Beatrice Babbo – @beyatrechee | Cristian Ciumac – @ciumac.creative | Lizzy Kelsey – @lizzykelsey | Emma Tanner – @em_tanner_maker | Isabel Carpenter – @izzycarpenter_makes | Maddie Stringer – @stringersets | Rahab McQueen – rahabmcqueen | Rita Castelo Branco – @ritascb | Robby Baldwin – @robbybwin | Yaxxy Wong – @feelslikesteppingonseacucumber ART DIRECTORS Nuria Duran Calzada – @peculi.art | Lee Ott – @ottventure ANIMATORS Tolli Myers – @tollimyers | Ollie Griffiths – @ollierg_animations | Maria Tomazou – @maria_tomazou ASSISTANT ANIMATORS Matilda Isobel | Wenwei (Kenny) Kang | Florence Clapcott – @florence_clapcott PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Vittoria Benigno – mareridtx | Suyeon Kang – @su.yeonkg Sadly we can’t fit everyone here, but huge thanks to our wider team for the incredible work they achieved. See you there!

🌊 Let's animate the widest water surface animation shot together! @nftsfilmtv @nftsanimation @deep_end_animation #stopmotion #behindthescenes #stopmotionanimation #nftsanimation

Some proof that all the water animation was done right in camera (3/3) #stopmotionanimation #behindthescenes #nftsanimation

Some proof that all the water animation was done right in camera (2/3) #stopmotionanimation #behindthescenes #nftsanimation

Some proof that all the water animation was done right in camera!(1/3) #stopmotionanimation #behindthescenes #nftsanimation

Some stills from our @nftsfilmtv grad animation “Deep End”, with beautiful cinematography by the incredible DP @maxbru_6 stunning set design by the talented anasmoleanu and directed by the powerhouse that is @puzhen.creations Screening: BFI Southbank, Thurs 5 March LOGLINE: “In early-2000s China, two kids take their first swimming lesson - a moment that will change their lives forever.” We can’t wait for you to experience Luna’s journey to the deep end. HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Puzhen Zhang, Director, Animator, Puppet Designer, 3D Sculptor - @puzhen.creations Dylan Gillah, Producer - @dylan_gillah Niky Pasolini, Writer - @nikypasolini Max Brunner, Cinematographer - @maxbru_6 Ana Smoleanu, Production Designer - anasmoleanu Suzy Shepherd, Editor - @shepherdessbee Aizhana Nurkenova, Composer - @aizhananurkenova Jingya Li, Sound Designer - @yjjoya5250 Jiaren Liao, Re-recording Mixer - @liao.jiaren Bingqing Li, VFX Supervisor - @bingl.vfx John Chen, VFX Supervisor - @chencoze Seowoo Park, Colourist & Online Editor - @seowo_oworks PRODUCTION MANAGERS: Helena Boateng – @helenaxio | Bailey Hamilton – @baileyhamilton SPECIAL PROPS & COSTUMES NFTS Model-Making - @nftsmodelmaking COORDINATING MODEL MAKER Chloe Rushbrook - @01rushbrookce MODEL MAKERS Beatrice Babbo – @beyatrechee | Cristian Ciumac – @ciumac.creative | Lizzy Kelsey – @lizzykelsey | Emma Tanner – @em_tanner_maker | Isabel Carpenter – @izzycarpenter_makes | Maddie Stringer – @stringersets | Rahab McQueen – rahabmcqueen | Rita Castelo Branco – @ritascb | Robby Baldwin – @robbybwin | Yaxxy Wong – @feelslikesteppingonseacucumber ART DIRECTORS: Nuria Duran Calzada – @peculi.art | Lee Ott – @ottventure ANIMATORS Tolli Myers – @tollimyers | Ollie Griffiths – @ollierg_animations | Maria Tomazou – @maria_tomazou ASSISTANT ANIMATORS Matilda Isobel | Wenwei (Kenny) Kang | Florence Clapcott – @florence_clapcott PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Vittoria Benigno – mareridtx | Suyeon Kang – @su.yeonkg Sadly we can’t fit everyone here, but huge thanks to our model makers, cast, animators, art directors, musicians, assistants and the wider NFTS team who made this possible.

Compositing Now!🔥

… and behind the scenes!

a good animator is also a good actor

…the sign written very accurately based on the historical temperature records😎

On Jan 19, we recorded the voices for the main characters🥰Two wonderful girls, Aileen and Adele, voiced Luna and June. Huge thanks to the sound recordist @liao.jiaren and the composer @aizhananurkenova