Character Design
Mood Boards
Mood Boards
Premise
Who says your soul mate has to live next door? Who says they have to live in the same country? When it comes to love and distance, even a sea in not so far. This is the tale of two giraffes that meet at the Red Sea’s edge. Shasmecka (“Princess” in African) is a young female giraffe who lives in the red savannah of Sudan. Amir (“Prince” in Arabic) is a young male giraffe who lives in the yellow pastures of Saudi Arabia. Both giraffes live at the sea’s edge, but unlike the animals surrounding them, they are single.
Shasmecka is seen drinking from the Red Sea. Zoom out to across the sea, and Amir’s head enters the screen. He too is drinking from the sea. At first they don’t notice each other, but then the wind picks up, and the sight of whirling leaves draws their attention. Instantly they fall in love! Both giraffes look across the water longing for the company of the other. The distance is great, but still they fantasize about being together. Amir looks down at the water. How will he get across? Both giraffes begin to frown. Then the wind picks up again, and a huge leaf falls to Amir’s feet. Shasmecka smiles as Amir rides the leaf to Sudan. The two are together at last☺. Who says a Sudanese and a Saudi Arabian giraffe can’t fall in love? When it comes to Shasmecka and Amir, even the length of a sea is not so far.
This is a semi-silhouette animation that’s mood is determined by color and sound. Shasmecka is in control of the red side, and Amir of the yellow. When the two finally meet, a warm sunset in the background is formed.
