Identity Crisis is an experimental animated short completed at American University in 2021 as my senior thesis film. Drawing from personal experiences, I showcase the exploration of my gender identity as a queer artist. I turned to my love for animation and cartoons as I struggled to understand myself and the world around me. Scroll down to watch the film and learn about the production.
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Watch Identity Crisis HERE
All production was completed by Nat Ocello.
Production
Synopsis
One morning Nat wakes up to find their mirror reflection has been replaced with a cartoon version of themselves. Unexpectedly, they are teleported into an alternate universe and quickly discover they have the power to redefine and explore who they truly are. As they venture out in this new world they are faced with difficult situations.
Production Binder
Below is the Production Binder I completed including important information such as storyboards, inspiration, contracts, budget, character designs and more. Click the image to view.
Meet The Characters
Below is a sneak peak at the characters you'll meet in my film!