Tumaini

Tumaini is my thesis film, visually and thematically inspired by dark fantasy games that deeply resonate with me. This inspiration led me to create the story of an unlikely hero: a musician in a war-torn world who uncovers the truth about his reality through Tumaini, the god of war, who is ultimately revealed to be the god of music.

Through this ambitious project, I significantly refined and strengthened my skills in directing, animation, and producing. Together with my team, I created a visually rich 10-minute animated short within a single year. The production presented numerous technical and artistic challenges, ranging from intimate close-up performances to wide, complex shots featuring detailed body mechanics, supported by extensive visual research and reference gathering.

I also had the opportunity to work within a larger production team, where I supervised aspects of production workflow and time management. This experience greatly deepened my understanding of pipeline organization and strengthened my leadership and coordination skills. I am deeply proud of pushing myself to complete such an ambitious project under intense time pressure.