What happens when high-stakes real-world pressures collide with chaotic supernatural mishaps? You get The Intervoodoo, a CGI animated comedy short created by the talented VFX Graduate Class at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE).
In The Intervoodoo, our protagonist is forced to leave her mum’s basement and navigate the terrifying world of job interviews. Just as she attempts to keep her composure and make a professional impression, her mischievous cat discovers her most sensitive tool: her precious voodoo doll.
What follows is a high-octane cascade of physical comedy, magical mishaps, and visual effects of brilliance as the interview quickly spirals out of control.
Meet the Crew
The Intervoodoo was brought to life through the creative and technical talent of the AIE VFX Graduate Class:
- Art Direction & Concepting: Pearl McLennan (Art Director, Hard Surfacing, Digital Matte Painting, 3D Animator), Dylan King (Concepting Artist)
- 3D Animation & Layout: Fiona Jung (3D Animation Lead, 2D Effects, Layout), Max Yang (Layout Lead, 3D Animator), Sam Saunders (3D Animator, Layout), Jairus Dela Cruz (3D Animator)
- Rigging & Technical Direction: Jairus Dela Cruz (Rigging Lead), Dylan King (Rigging Lead), Sasha Lenehan (Pipeline TD Lead)
- Visual Effects (VFX): Ibrahim El Saleh (VFX Lead), Ashrika Ghimire (VFX Artist), Sasha Lenehan (VFX Artist), Justin Pearson (VFX Artist)
- 3D Modeling & Surfacing: Justin Pearson (Modelling Lead), Duncan McAdam (3D Modeller, Environment & Surfacing), Dion Sheheta (3D Modeller, Surfacing), Ashrika Ghimire (Surfacing Artist)
- Lighting, Compositing & Sound: Peter Hemans (Compositing Lead, Lighting Lead), Dion Sheheta (Compositor), Justin Pearson (Sound Lead)
- Production Assistants: Peter Hemans, Sasha Lenehan
This was Produced at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment, the world’s first non-profit specialist educator in games, 3D animation, and visual effects. AIE educates and supports the next generation of digital artists and technical innovators entering the industry worldwide.