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Someone who treats me better

PomBe, the lonely pumpkin kid, yearns to join the fun and treats of Halloween festivities and befriend three children in the neighborhood. He imitates their actions in hopes of being included, unaware that genuine friendship awaits him elsewhere.

  • Carlos Alberto Patterson Fadanelli
    Story, Design, Animation, and Production
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 10 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Vancouver Film School
Director Biography

Originating from Mexico City, my artistic journey commenced with a childhood love for cartoons, video games, and drawings, using my own creations as my playground and finding refuge in these fantasy worlds and lovable characters. With time, my artistic journey transitioned into the digital medium, exploring comics and manga that guided me to create my own web comic and fan arts, allowing me to discover my own style, brand, and passion for creative expression. Fueled by the creative media, I pursued a degree in multimedia design, immersing myself in color theory, creative thinking, and multimedia production. Throughout my studies, I seized every opportunity to expand my skill set, setting my mind to my ultimate goal: becoming an animator.

Today, after an intense year-long animation program, I'm putting to use all of my learnings and skills, infusing them with my own stories and experiences to share with the world in a full visual experience. As I continue to learn, I'm putting my heart and soul into every frame I animate. Driven by a deep-seated desire to use my creations as my voice and share stories that can inspire, captivate, and make the audience relate to what I want to share and the emotions that guide my creative processes.

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Director Statement

‘Someone who treats me better’ is, first and foremost, a love letter to my chosen family: my supportive friends who accept me for who I truly am. Growing up as a queer kid, I faced immense challenges trying to find social acceptance. I even resorted to denying my true self in an attempt to fit in and gain even the slightest taste of ‘friendship’ and belonging. However, with time and through difficult lessons, I came to realize that embracing my authentic self would attract the right people into my life. And it did. It was this realization, alongside the profound impact and inspiration that Rebecca Sugar’s ‘Steven Universe’ had on me, both as an individual and an artist, that fueled the creation of this film.

Through this film, I aim to share with the world — especially with all the kids who feel that they don't belong — my experience growing up and the lessons I've learned, letting them know that it getts better, and true friendship is totally possible. ‘Someone who treats me better’ is where my passion and skills converge, bringing to life the hardships that shaped me into the person I am today, surrounded by people whom I love and who love me back.