Origin | CGI Animated Short Film | The One Academy

Our short film, Origin, is about two gods, sun god and water goddess, competing to nurture a growing plant.

Two gods, Sun god and Water goddess, who believes that they are more important to the plants growth, starts to show off their powers. Trying to prove that they have the capability to take care of the plant themselves, they start to display their abilities. Each time they did, the plant flourished. But as it continued, the plant, unable to withstand their elements began to wither. The gods soon realise this and rush to save the plant together. They recognise the importance of their cooperation, that without it nothing can grow.

We wanted to write a story exploring the themes of family and cooperation. The two gods were written as parent figures who thought their own ways of nurturing was the best and only way. The story revolves around how their selfish actions can lead to other people around them or in this case, the plant, suffering from the consequences of their arrogance.

Initially, the ending of the film was written to have a more darker tone where the plant perishes. But through that, the gods realise they have to work together if they want to breathe new life into their world. This was to portray that some consequences are permanent and can’t actually be fixed with magic. Nonetheless, we have to learn from it and do better.

CREDITS

Producer(s)
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Lee Tze Miin (IL)

Director
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)

Director of Photography
Lee Mei Shin (DG)

Head of Story
Sarah Ayesha (IL)

Art Director
Chan Boon Yang (DG)
Maxine Wong (IL)

Environment Artist
Yu Yan Jun (IL)

Character Artist
Maxine Wong (IL)

Concept Artist
Maxine Wong (IL)
Lee Sue Lyn (IL)
Lee Tze Miin (IL)
Yu Yan Jun (IL)

Story Artist
Adeena Asha Alexander (IL)
Liaw Zhen Hong (IL)
Sarah Ayesha (IL)
Yeok Yoon Cheng (IL)

Lead Modeller(s)
Chan boon Yang (char) (DG)
Lim Xian Hui Janice (env) (DG)

Modellers
Chan Boon Yang (DG)
Chuah Tze Ting (DG)
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)
Lam Zhi Tong (DG)
Leow Qian Ying Malerie (DG)
Lim Xian Hui Janice (DG)
Ng Ding Yuan (DG)
Wong Chei Yi (DG)

Lead Texturer/Shading Artist
Ng Ding Yuan (DG)

Texturer/Shading Artist
Chuah Tze Ting (DG)
Lam Zhi Tong (DG)
Leow Qian Ying Malerie (DG)
Lim Xian Hui Janice (DG)
Ng Ding Yuan (DG)

Technical Director
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)

Rigger
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Wong Chei Yi (DG)

Lead Set Dress
Lim Xian Hui Janice (DG)

Set Dresser
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Choo Jie You (DG)
Lee Mei Shin (DG)

Lead Layout Artist
Tsai Teng Kuan (DG)

Layout Artist
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Choo Jie You (DG)
Ethan Gan Zhen Hong (DG)
Lee Mei Shin (DG)
Low Pei Jiun (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Tsai Teng Kuan (DG)
Yee Mei Yin (DG)
Yong Yi Shen (DG)

Lead Animator
Tsai Teng Kuan (DG)

Animators
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Choo Jie You (DG)
Ethan Gan Zhen Hong (DG)
Lee Mei Shin (DG)
Low Pei Jiun (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Tsai Teng Kuan (DG)
Yee Mei Yin (DG)
Yong Yi Shen (DG)

Lead Visual Effects Artist
Yong Yi Shen (DG)

Visual Effects Artists
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)
Low Pei Jiun (DG)
Leow Qian Ying Malerie (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Yong Yi Shen (DG)

Lead Lighter
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)

Asst. Lead Lighter
Chuah Tze Ting (DG)

Lighter
Chan Boon Yang (DG)
Chuah Tze Ting (DG)
Lam Zhi Tong (DG)
Ng Ding Yuan (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Wong Chei Yi (DG)

Renderer
Amelie Loh Min Wey (DG)
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)
Ng Ding Yuan (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)
Wong Chei Yi (DG)

Compositor
Kok Zhen Siang (DG)
Lim Xian Hui Janice (DG)
Low Pei Jiun (DG)
Too Cheng Shuang (DG)

SFX and Music Composer
Nicole Mah

Lead Editor
Leow Qian Ying Malerie (DG)

Editor
Leow Qian Ying Malerie (DG)
Yee Mei Yin (DG)

[highcontent]

I see this as parents who are so caught up in arguments over everything to where they forget that its affecting their kid(s). And when they notice it the kid wants nothing to do with them, until they learn to cope with it.

[lauril]

People so often just think their way is better and compete with one another, when they could've just cooperated and improved together all along... Loved this animation!

[iunguoivn]

This tree represents love between 2 people. At first, two people try to make impression on each other and hope for this love to be in abundance. Their ego shows too much power to make it fast and compete each other to take control. When the love dies, they regret and learn lesson from mistakes. Tears can heal. After all they are patiently cooperate, use enough strength and care to make love grow. They love because of true love, not because of ego anymore. Only true love can stand the test of time. ❤ Thank u for beautiful message.

[harisban]

This is how I adapt this story to the real world. A battle between two countries.The poor people in those countries are suffering because of the rulers' greed for power.

I love this great work 👏👏👏❤

[habibaadawi]

I love that they didn’t put the theme at the very end
I love how everyone in comments has a different theme and understanding to the story ❤😊

[janejay]

Finally! A short film that isn't depressing or morbid. Well done!

[xbsfrzl]

Зацепило прямо до слез! Прекрасная анимация!!!
Послание всему Миру!
Не стоит мериться силами, ни к чему хорошему это не приведёт. Лучше будем вместе беречь всё то прекрасное, что у нас есть)
❤

[kh_hi]

One story but many meanings.
We can see this story from the point of view of the journey from seed to flower.
We can see this story from the point of view that everything should be equal.
We can also see this story from the point of view that unity brings the best outcome of anything.
And many things we can learn from this story.

[komangkst]

Ke egoisan menimbulkan kerusakan, cinta menumbuhkan kehidupan🙏

[bridgetblain]

When energies collide in battle they can cause destruction.. When they work in harmony, then miracles can happen 💦 ☀ 🌺🌈

[pointofviewperspective]

Dear creators who work for One Academy and dear students who have been part of this,

thank you for making this animation.
It honestly touched my heart because it is powerful, dives into deep thinking and its message is such a lovely way of being part of positive effects and will always be a strong memory of growing as an individual and seeing life with a view of a little magic.

♥️

[sahein_]

Life teaches us about the "BALANCE" balancing is the key to everything.

[-metallurgy-jayashreejen]

This is the life . First in our childhood we didn't know about tension we used to live our life with enjoy because that our parents arround us but with the time we leave our house for our career, future where we face a lot of problems and time come where we are full fails, anxiety, lack of confidence, fear etc but when skill and self-confidence work together it will come out with a thing which even we didn't expect ♥️

[xhnoboy]

Как много интересных оригинальных трактовок, как много чудесных мудрых слов, принадлежащих умам этого мира. Нам всем не нужно соревнование, нам и нашему голубому шарику нужно равновесие. Жаль, это понимают не те, кто борется за власть и деньги и раздувает агрессию и бури. ВСЕМ ДОБРА!

[ukiyo]

Love is the Origin.
Hatred may Destroy all.
But people may learn from their mistakes, and love again.

[christeljarry]

I will go to water the garden after work...I will think about this little pretty film 🌷🌱💧🌞

[mishteeagrawal]

All that one requires is gentleness, care and love ❤️

[fasihah]

Congats on winning of Animex International of Short Film Award, Southest Asia May 2022!!

[sabahj]

This is a great example of why there is only one god ❤

[RioAnime-yrlp]

Overdoing anything is never good. This work showed that finding the right balance is best, a concept that resonates with creative spirits worldwide. Amazing.