Today

Year - 2021

Programs Used - After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

Role - Designer, Animator, Script

Project Type: Thesis

Concept for Today

Bird has a boring life. He lives to take care of his family’s tree, which involves trimming the leaves, checking for trespassers, and sweeping the house. For him, the days are the same, and every day is just like the day before—until a mysterious bug named Buddy flies into his home. Buddy causes a ruckus and after a series of events, they accidentally make their way out of the tree and into a bus headed to New York City. As the pair tries to navigate around the city, they encounter obstacles that makes Bird wonder if they will ever be able to return home. “Today” is a thought-provoking short story that challenges viewers to think about their own lives—the limited time we have and what we make of it.