How the Covid-dragon Disappears
I wrote and directed "How the Covid-dragon Disappears," an animated short film dedicated to honoring the courageous essential workers who bravely faced the challenges of the 2020 pandemic.
In the film, a knight engages in an epic battle against the formidable Covid-dragon, and we discover the knight is not alone in this fight when a young boy shines a light on the collective strength of our community.
This heartfelt animated short was brought to life entirely during the months of April and May in 2020, a time when the reality of the pandemic was becoming increasingly apparent.
As a call to action, we invited everyone who watched the film to visit Direct Relief , an organization dedicated to supporting the valiant knights in their ongoing battle against the Covid-dragon. Together, we can make a difference.
Making of
Upon completing the animated short film "How the Covid-dragon Disappears," we received numerous requests for a "making of" video to provide a glimpse into the creative process behind its production.
Written & Directed: Joey Jones
Narration: Isabella Schloss
Composer: Shane Larue
Creative Producer & Character Artist: Karisa Callahan
CG Supervisor: Kurt Bernardin, Storyboards & Animation: Claude Hurd, Art Director: Kingsley Harden, Background & Character Artist: Edith Jiang, Concept Artist: Caroline Choi, Editor: Alejandro Romero, Technical Director: Jeff Young, Modeler & Rotoscoping: Leon Coetzee, Title & Motion Design: Aaron Frebowitz, System Administrator/Technical Support: Thomas Sanchez
