The Mold

On a hot summer day, a fridge full of partying vegetables are infected with a gruesome sickness.

  • Julie Goldstein
    Supervisor
  • Kobe Wright
    Director
  • Morgan Rutsay
    Assistant Director
  • Georgia Hessel
    Producer
  • Bridget Haynes
    Editor
  • Kobe Wright
    Writer
  • April Nunn
    Character Design
  • Emily Mosier
    Character Design
  • Kobe Wright
    Character Design
  • Ben Stenglein
    Background Design
  • Garrett Pollack
    Background Design
  • Morgan Rutsay
    Storyboard Artist
  • Kameron Gura
    Animation
  • Bridget Haynes
    Animation
  • Georgia Hessel
    Animation
  • Nathan Hirsch
    Animation
  • Emily Moiser
    Animation
  • April Nunn
    Animation
  • Garret Pollack
    Animation
  • Morgan Rutsay
    Animation
  • Andrew Schreur
    Animation
  • Seven Shellnut
    Animation
  • Ben Stenglein
    Animation
  • Cassandra Tank
    Animation
  • Logan Vales
    Animation
  • Kobe Wright
    Animation
  • Bridget Haynes
    Sound Design
  • Georgia Hessel
    Sound Design
  • Caleb Laclear
    Sound Design
  • Logan Vales
    Sound Design
  • Kobe Wright
    Sound Design
  • Andrew Schreur
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 25, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Grand Valley State University
Director Biography - Kobe Wright

When it comes to creating my own cartoons, the colorful and creative worlds from animated shows and movies that I like and video games play a big role in inspiring me as an artist. Some of my favorite worlds to explore include Doraemon, Pokémon, Kirby, and various Nintendo franchises. I’m very drawn to Japanese culture and media like animation or music.

Music is another inspirational factor when it comes to developing my cartoons. I listen to music almost every time I pick up a pencil. From J-Pop and gospel songs, to instrumental soundtracks from my favorite movies or video games, going on walks or bike rides while listening to music gets my creative juices flowing and helps me think of new ideas and inspiration for cartoons.

I believe in passion as the backbone for creativity and craft. Passion allows you to find the patience and persistence for wanting to continue your craft, and the drive to practice in order to reach your dreams. As long as you have passion and love for anything that you do or want to accomplish, you can make it happen.

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Director Statement

This film is a culmination of many ideas, talents, artistic styles and methods. The Mold started as an idea involving various food characters brawling in the fridge, but what was born from that concept was the idea of a comedy-thriller mold apocalypse short film. During this entire process, we learned how to use Toon Boom, Adobe After Effects, Maya, Premiere Pro, and other tools of the trade to make our film, the process and steps that an animation studio must take to bring an idea to the screen, and how to collaborate and communicate ideas as a team,