Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Short Film: Cloudrise


"Cloudrise" directed and animated by Denver Jackson

"Cloudrise" is a heart-breaking animated film with with many of the trappings of the steampunk genre.  In it, Miko and Tenku have achieved their dream of a cloud ship of their own.  However, their dream becomes a nightmare when they are faced with the greatest challenge of their lives – surviving to fight another day.  The eight-minute short film tells the story of two lovers fighting to stay together as their burning airship plummets out of the sky.

The gorgeous film was created over the course of four months, and fans of of Final Fantasy and Legend of Korra will find it to be a satisfying feast for the eyes with painted backgrounds and graceful martial arts.

"Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on their new airship and take the necessary measures to help each other. Hold on to your seat as you witness how far someone is willing to go to rescue the one they love. This is an action-packed short film that ties together various fantasy/science fiction influences."

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