Private Project

Saving Face

Carmen and Maria are on a field trip and wander from their tour
group and accidentally punch a hole through baby Jesus in a painting of “Madonna & Child.” The Curator is attempting to impress the fierce Madame Fru Fru on a tour of the museum. He tries to show her Madonna & Child and runs off in a panic when he sees that it’s gone. Carmen and Maria attempt to fix the painting but are found by the Curator who is incredibly dismayed. After a chase, the painting is returned to where it
belongs and is revealed to Madame Fru Fru.

  • Leah Blatteis
    Director
  • Jasmine Patterson
    Producer
  • Cassandra Dianne
    Voice Actors
  • Madelynne Hing
    Voice Actors
  • Kailynn Haskell-Harbert
    Voice Actors
  • Jett Barker
    Voice Actors
  • Lauren Kong
    Voice Actors
  • Evan French
    Production Crew
  • Erin Davis
    Production Crew
  • Thambeka Mvula
    Production Crew
  • Taylor Marcy
    Production Crew
  • Evan Wilkowski
    Production Crew
  • Perry Lo
    Production Crew
  • An Mei Morris
    Production Crew
  • Andy Ortiz
    Production Crew
  • Charles Kugler
    Production Crew
  • Joseph Jones
    Production Crew
  • Ollie Smallwood
    Production Crew
  • Grey Colson
    Production Crew
  • Sarah Buckley
    Production Crew
  • Jesus Evan
    Production Crew
  • Jake Czubinski
    Production Crew
  • Julia Reymundo
    Production Crew
  • Reese Whipple
    Production Crew
  • Erin James
    Production Crew
  • Savanna Castillo
    Production Crew
  • Braden Wolf
    Production Crew
  • Aubrianna Robinson
    Production Crew
  • Andrew Perrius
    Production Crew
  • Ezra Oulanyah
    Production Crew
  • Alvin Nguyen
    Production Crew
  • Carter Capps
    Production Crew
  • Kealii King
    Production Crew
  • Andrew Perrius
    Production Crew
  • Davis Reel
    Production Crew
  • Emily Fabrizi
    Production Crew
  • Yemi Kanmi
    Music
  • Janice Acevedo
    Sound Effects
  • Domninc Seoane
    Compositors
  • Bloops
    Compositors
  • Prof. John McIntyre
    Faculty Advisor
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920 x 1080
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Leah Blatteis

Leah Blatteis is a graduating student at Savannah College Art and Design in Savannah, GA majoring in Animation with a concentration in Story and Concept. She began pursuing art seriously since New Years of 2010 when she had a life-changing epiphany. She realized that she can use art to communicate various thoughts, ideas, visions, and stories. This is the greatest power she could have been gifted and she utilizes it with great pride.

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Director Statement

I must first thank my mother, Carmen, for giving me the inspiration and sharing her stories with me. I cannot thank my parents enough for supporting me and encouraging me to follow my passions. I dedicate this film to them. I also must thank my incredible crew. This film was a labor of love. We were challenged in ways we never imagined but we never gave up. We took pride in making this film the best it could be. I am proud to work alongside them and proud to call them my friends. I am forever grateful to have had this experience and connect with so many amazing people. My hope is that people will embrace these characters and enjoy a silly story about two silly girls and their silly adventures. Let this be the first of many.