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Watermelon Girl

Produced by a single animator, "Watermelon Girl" tells the story of a girl born from a watermelon seed in a departed king's stomach. A stunning journey begins, with an art style inspired by hand-made arts and crafts.

A quest to find a new home unfolds into a heartwarming tale, where Watermelon Girl discovers the true joy of giving and building community.

  • SouthernShotty
    Director
  • SouthernShotty
    Writer
  • Devin Polaski
    Additional Writing
  • John Mountford
    Key Cast
  • Liz Brand
    Key Cast
  • Trevor Richardson
    Sound Design
  • Sanctus Audio
    Sound Design
  • Devin Polaski
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Animation, Fairy Tale, Adventure
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    3D Animation
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - SouthernShotty

SouthernShotty is a YouTube content creator with over 225,000 subscribers and 15 million views, known for his focus on 3D education and animation. Over the last five years, he has been openly sharing his process of creating 'Watermelon Girl' with his audience. Alongside the narrative of making the film, he provides tutorials and tips on animation and design. His approach is about making the world of digital content creation accessible to everyone and encouraging others to embark on their own creative journeys. 'Watermelon Girl' marks his short film debut.

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Director Statement

Drawing from childhood memories of arts and crafts the visuals blend modern 3D with handmade elements. 'Watermelon Girl' embodies a story of selflessness, underscoring how sharing enriches our lives and the world around us.

Design, modeling, and animation were all done by myself. Marking a five-year journey. It is my hope that this labor of love brings joy to all who watch.