Cyramza - Planimation
Yves Geleyn, a director celebrated for his artful simplicity and impactful narratives, draws inspiration from fables and folklore, infusing his films with a poignant moral depth. In this film for Cyramza, he weaves a whimsical, metaphorical tale highlighting the significance of sequencing and the valor found in the seemingly inconspicuous. The narrative unfolds as a poetic exploration of the interconnectedness of individuals, emphasizing that even the smallest cogs play a vital role in the grand machinery.
The harmonious blend of CG and 2D animation crafts a distinctive universe that is both fantastical and grounded. CG intricacies contribute to larger-than-life world-building, while 2D characters provide a hand-drawn charm and nostalgic allure. Yves' decision to set the story in a Solar System, mirroring the complexity of the human body, invites viewers into interconnected systems that are simultaneously beautiful and mysterious. The inclusion of an orrery acts as a visual guide, unraveling the intricate workings of the system, and introduces a diverse tapestry of characters with thoughtfully crafted shapes, textures, and design-centric origin stories.
Director Yves Geleyn
Production Co Hornet
Executive Producer Hana Shimizu
Head of Production Sang-Jin Bae
Development Producer Kristin Labriola
Senior Producer Dez Stavracos
Senior Editor Anita Chao
Production Assistant Nico Benenati
Pre Production
Storyboard Artist Jiin Park
Character Designer Chiara Benedetti, Natalie Labarre
CG R&D Eric Lane
Art Director + Environment Designs Hovig Alahaidoyan, Yves Geleyn
Orrey Designer Carlos Ancalmo
Live Action
Director Daniel Fries
Line Producer Sean Roberts
Director of Photography Adam Sentelli
1st AC Cameron Dingwall
2nd AC/Media Manager Rachel Fedorkova
Gaffer Nat Aguilar
BB Electric Erin Bailey
Key Grip John Shim
BB Grip Brandon Roberts
Swing Simeon Pol
Sound Adam Gold
Script Supervisor Nicole Gilliam
Groomer Amanda Beczner
Set Decorator Tony Lamboy
Production Coordinator Taylor Petry
Prod Assistants Xanthe Paige, Tommy Kikos, Eric Bellomo
2D
Lead Animator Natalie Labarre
Animators Sara Litzenberger, Sami Healy, Hyo Bin Kang, Pengpeng Du, Aran Quinn, Tyler Dibiasio
Clean Up Animator Josh Brennan, Tyler Dibiasio, Hazel Zheng, Seongjin Yoon
Lead Compositor Eric Lane
CG
VFX Supervisor/Designer Eric Lane
Modeler Eric Lane
Texturer Eric Lane, Rui Zhu, Natalia Perez
Pre-Viz Milford
Lighting & Rendering Rui Zhu, Natalia Perez
Additional Lighting Milford
Compositors Herculano Fernandes, Eric Concepcion, Manu Gaulot, Jason Tsang, Daniel Rosenberg, Amy Tang
Animation Milford, Meg Oswalt
Matte Painter Patrick O'Keefe, Yves Geleyn
Print
2D Mike Luzzi
CG Milford, Natalia Perez, Rui Zhu, Jason Tsang
Design/Layout Tavet Gillson
Color Correct Evan Kultangwatana
Audio
Music & Sound Design David Kamp
Agency
Chief Creative Officer Tim Hawkey
Executive Creative Director EVP Elliot Langerman
Group Creative Director SVP Michael Kizilbash
Group Creative Director SVP Alan Vladusic
Creative Director SVP Andy Gerchak
Creative Director VP Lenny Hickey
Creative Director VP Melissa Ulloa
Associate Creative Director VP John Merriman
Associate Creative Director Takae Takahashi
Associate Creative Director Ronnie Caltabiano
Group Art Supervisor Troy Anderson
Global Management Director, SVP Matt Mandia
Account Director VP Derek Hickey
Senior Broadcast Producer Ian Davis Smith
Client
Associative Brand Manager-Global Marketing John Hofmann
