**Award Winning** CGI Animated Short Film: "Serpendipity" by Team Serpendipity | CGMeetup

*Award Winning* CGI 3D Animated Short Film: Serpendipity Animated Short Film by Adriana Aguilar, Kevin Barwick, Nathanael Berrian, Eileen Cinerar, Niara Clay, Kyle Climaco, Angelica Duvic, Matthew Graham, Carlos Mejia, Ivan Olortegui, Lauren Posner, Sarah Rahman, Brandon Schaal at SVAD Character Animation at UCF. Featured on CGMeetup www.cgmeetup.com/project/awar...
Gordon does not want to FREEZE during his dinner date. Not only is Gordon nervous, but he has a secret- he has snakes for hair with a bad habit of turning people into stone. Will he find love or is this a date filled with disaster?
Serpendipity has been selected to various film festivals, screening around the world and winning multiple awards! Follow us on social media for the latest on our film festival journey and our team members.
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Credits:
Adriana Aguilar: Co-Art Director, Texturing Team, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Compositing Team, Storyboard Team, Concept Illustrator, Marketing Team
Kevin Barwick: Co-Director, Character Modeler, Modeling Team, Texturing Team, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Storyboard Team, Look Dev and Materials, Sculpt Clean Up Artist
Nathanael Berrian: Co-Animation Director, 2D Animator, Storyboard Team, Modelling Team, Concept Illustrator, Logo Designer
Eileen Cinerar: Compositing Lead, Editor, Character Rigger, Animation Team, Marketing Team, Rigging Team, Storyboard Team
Niara Clay: Environment Lead, Marketing Lead, Texturing Team, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Storyboard Team, Concept Illustrator, Set Designer
Kyle Climaco: Co-Technical Director, Effects Lead, Lighting Lead, Rendering Lead, Compositing Team, Modeling Team, Houdini FX Artist
Angelica Duvic: Modelling Lead, Texturing Team, Animation Team, Effects Team, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Compositing Team, Storyboard Team
Matthew Graham: Production Manager, Co-Cinematographer, Asset Manager, Storyboards Team, Animation Team, Concept Illustrator
Carlos Mejia: Co-Director, Co-Cinematographer, Animation Team, Compositing Team, Modeling Team
Ivan Olortegui: Co-Animation Director, Sound Lead, Layout Team, Storyboard Team, Concept Illustrator
Lauren Posner: Co-Art Director, Character Modeler, Texture Team, Compositing Team, Storyboard Team, Modelling Team, Animation Team, Concept Illustrator
Sarah Rahman: Texture Lead, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Animation Team, Marketing Team, Storyboard Team, Character Modeler, Concept Illustrator, Compositing Team
Brandon Schaal: Co-Technical Director, Rigging Lead, Cloth Simulation, Lighting Team, Rendering Team, Modeling Team
Music By: Jen- Shuo Chen
Sound By: Matt Tracy, and Ivan Olortegui
Faculty Advisors: Darlene Hadrika, Jo Anne Adams, Cheryl Briggs, Phil Peters
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[@bunnywithmonocle5324]

Under the circumstances, that butler was pretty chill

[@josiahklein70]

*server/waiter

[@ladydnavarone3447]

I’d say rock solid! But one should not take such service for granite

[@neverthelesscuriositypique1285]

@@ladydnavarone3447 Maybe under that hard exterior he has a golden heart.

[@snraijuu]

I dunno, at times he seemes pretty petrified

[@DarkAngelCookie]

You are... Ya'll... I can't 😂

[@sublimesmallsnail-.-661]

I have been sucked into the never ending animation void I’m not mad ,even tho I’ve been watching these kind of vids for HOURS

[@Paige098]

Yeah, they're addicting. But also good.

[@k3nnachu]

Recruitment Services same

[@mistygeesaman7223]

Its honestly extremely fun

[@clanso7887]

Dude,I am so damn with you

[@melodyacosta5939]

Me right now lol

[@ladysolitaire90]

Lesson learned: Real love is accepting each other's flaws and imperfections.

[@sathiyanatarajan8630]

oo xxii

[@bigsparky8888]

PERFECT SYNOPSIS...!!!

[@ladysolitaire90]

@@bigsparky8888 😊

[@arianarunpop9884]

Correct

[@nehamallick3662]

But he has a snake inside his head

[@silverhawkflash]

Nice animation, but they missed an opportunity to call him Me-dude-sa!

[@queenb9081]

ื

[@yenk1ve]

And I oop-

[@maddgie8927]

Medusa?

[@-simplicity7551]

Thats what my brother and I said! lol

[@alicetkach3890]

lol yeah

[@heypeaches8816]

I thought that dude had a rat under his hat at first 😂

[@ralphcabiling1314]

SAMMMEEEE

[@storm13emily]

Same

[@sarahsmiles06]

Ratatouille has scared us all for life!

[@itxcrystalol]

Lmao me too I thought this was ratatouille 2 in the making

[@nathanjoseph5449]

Lol same

[@laylamourtada7156]

Its a great thing that she accepted the way he is.

[@galaxyandspiritstudios8242]

I mean who doesn't like Greek myths

[@uwaisabqorychannel3107]

@@galaxyandspiritstudios8242fi anabele

[@galaxyandspiritstudios8242]

@@uwaisabqorychannel3107 who?

[@annabellefitria731]

@@uwaisabqorychannel3107 me? :v

[@tinydough8746]

@@annabellefitria731 Yes you.

[@ARedMagicMarker]

The snakes are adorable. At least the stone curse isnt permanent. Snake dude is probably a freak in the sheets. Gage's nose is a sailboat.

[@meghory]

Poor Gordon

[@meghory]

I am scaaaared

[@annalisent3164]

Lmao quick facts

[@AnneJKouam]

I find the snakes horrible

[@Eliza-qr4sk]

I’m honestly in love with this, the characters, the idea, the snakes, the style, it’s lovable! The concept of male gorgons are rare to be found and this piece made one that’s honestly quite adorable. Not to mention the snakes.

[@Kyrunii]

Who ever sees this I hope you a great day/night :)

[@royj.4629]

Thank you! Same with you Kermit!!!

[@lareinae5184]

Thanks Kermit.... I hope you too have a great day/night :)

[@_xoxoxoxoxo]

You too dear 😃

[@wendymusembi1889]

Funny

[@wendymusembi1889]

@@kirbygames6491 rockdog

[@mimi-it6hh]

I'm not gonna look at the comments I khow some of yall came for serendipity

[@miwa8253]

Don't expose us 😔😔😔

[@mimi-it6hh]

@@miwa8253 lol

[@beatm6948]

But this is... Serpendipity

[@123-yoyo3]

INFIRES 😂😂

[@ahexcusemee309]

And I oop- ...

[@PrasenjeetStudioCreations]

Male Version of *MEDUSA* 😁😁😁👌👌👌 very nice story

[@courtz6722]

I just realised that the snakes have hearts on their heads. Also, the lady's handbag has snake infinities on the inside😂. Such small details, but so wholesome

[@missj2509]

I liked every thing about the story its talking about how humans are not flawless but how the waiter still alive after he burned standing 😂

[@titavaughns7698]

The snakes turned him to stone before it got too bad

[@fennecforest3314]

In the description, I actually read his name gorgon.

[@TheMistressMisery]

GorDON. Close tho.

[@vizthex]

Yeah, he's Gordon the Gorgon

[@pastelplaysgachaandpastels4750]

I don't see it

[@endwrx5121]

Don't hide you true self because of thinking someone might not like your beauty. A person who loves you will always support and cheerish you no matter what looks or background you have.

[@thuquynhvu3991]

Protagonist's biggest fear is not that people won't accept his flaws, but that himself won't accept them and be ashamed of them. Therefore, he always petrifies the waiter when he sees his flaws, causing the waiter to forget his memories. When the main character accepts himself, no one is turned to stone anymore, and he finds love to be very simple. In this love story, weakness is the perfect piece to create love. Perhaps weakness is a test of love. Something you don't like or feel embarrassed about, but other people might really like it

[@stormqueen29]

This is ADORABLE!!!!! I love everything about this short. The storyline, the lighting and shading, the textures and movements, the sound work, the compositing, ALL OF IT!!! I love the fact that the stone statue thing is only temporary, although it seemed to vary in the length of time each time. I adore the sweet girl, wanting to look good for her "blind" date, and refusing to wear her glasses. I felt so bad for the poor guy, he's just trying so hard to be inconspicuous, and those dratted snakes just keep messing things up! And then when the girl finally did see the snakes, she didn't turn ? What? Then I realized! Oh, it's only people who are mean or rude and make the snakes mad that change. Because she actually liked hum, and thus wanted to like even his unusual company, that's why she didn't turn! Brilliant!!!

[@Crow_Smith]

I love that it seems like the shortest time was when he did it ONLY to save the guy from burning to death. Where when the guy was unintentionally being a danger it was longer. Probably since the snakes did it to protect themselves, vs. did it to save hi, knowing it was needed just until they could put him out.

[@Bitchylibra]

jimin girls who clicked because of serendipity😂 | V

[@jinhitentertainment7665]

good... im not the only one

[@thebiasedkpoper]

😜😂💜

[@mcchi251]

mee XD

[@esther2256]

what about the boys but yeah lmao

[@nellanel4104]

His bitch is here what's up?

[@ainominako2393]

Impressive animation as always with a great story💖

[@julia_weirdo9887]

The lady looks so cute she’s adorable with her glasses

[@user-tj3ej9bi6w]

I can just imagine the arguments and his snakes turning her to stone when they want out of a convo or situation lol

[@melissaz7338]

6:23 How he winks at his snake

[@fromanotherplanetg.6130]

Adore interracial couples💕💕

[@Alexa-mr4jn]

Me. I am mixed myself.

[@fluffy3652]

Right?!

[@Alexa-mr4jn]

@@fluffy3652 what do you mean by that comment?

[@fluffy3652]

@@Alexa-mr4jn I was agreeing with them >.>

[@KimKim-pp5fn]

medusa in male version with happy ending , nice and funny

[@wingedkatgirl]

I know right it's awesome!

[@emillypardo6435]

My ball python's name is Serpendipity so I just had to watch this and I don't regret it! Love this video you all did an amazing job!

[@dirtypagan5793]

Science Geek That’s an excellent name choice.

[@emillypardo6435]

@@dirtypagan5793 Thanks! I know it's a unusual name so I was surprised when this video with the same name came up on my recommended.

[@xxwolfyxxextremexx9062]

Can I pet it? :3

[@jdavida97]

Phenomenal. Seamless animation and such nice use of color and texture. GREAT models and effects. Another please.

[@ashplays2233]

Moral: Everyone have flaws, and we all try to hide it in front of others cause we feel uncomfortable. But there are people who will learn to accept u as who u are, so learn to be who u are, with ur flaws as well!

[@kudosh722]

That was a great animation! Props to the team for working so hard!

[@MarimoUno]

One of my favorite animated short of all time 💕💕💕 thank you, creator 😁😁😁😁

[@seannuguid6097]

Ya'll ARMYS we sure have the same braincells😂😂

[@praisegirljael5611]

Clumsy Joonie EXACTLY

[@ynthearmy6439]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ifkr

[@sweetchocolate7113]

So true😂😂😂

[@alexac2254]

We all share the same braincell lmao

[@Shadowsreverie]

Yep

[@hamallama4517]

Wow. I like the detail at the end credits: Server- Gage Pandora's Wine was more expensive than the actual food though. Lol. Property Damage.........................€ 1011 Coaching Services.........................€ 337 Nose Massage...............................€ 292 Pyrophobia Therapy........................€567 Gordon and Theresa: Gordon : Gorgon Greek Express and Theia Pl- Theia is the goddess of sight in Greek mythology. Thank you for making all these easter eggs for us to find!

[@drained1177]

Butler: You turned me into stone multiple times, set me on fire and ordered the most expensive dish without paying the bill. Now do some dishes!

[@micaelazufiria9100]

I love this short film! I feel so bad for the poor guy since those annoying snakes just keep messing things up and I adore the girl refusing to wear her glasses to look good for her romantic date. If the characters had shown their true selves at the beginning, they wouldn’t have been surprised. I like very much how the director uses decorations, music effects, camera shots to show the idea of true love accepts you as you are.

[@wingedkatgirl]

This is really cute. I liked how the snakes were nice and tried to help. Also, the art on the snakes was fantastic!

[@ranchan8736]

Oh my stars this was adorable

[@zedaoragame893]

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[@OptimusPrime-mh7xm]

I think I'm already addicted with this short animations.. They're just short but they do give me life long lessons... That "Float" is the 1st thing that I've watched

[@aislyndizon1408]

Serendipity by jimin💜 ( asawako )

[@alphaaguitv2617]

Oh man I love it 😂 3 cute heads ever so curious and protecting him ❤ and even saving the butler from being burn alive by turning him to stone

[@itxcrystalol]

*This was so cute why do I wanna pet the snakes so bad aaaa I must give them boops* *NOW IM SCREAMING WHAT IF THEY ALL REACTED DIFFERENTLY TO THE BOOPS WAIT-*

[@Sonnewolkenmix]

Dont know why, but I like the snakes 😂

[@sabersibertiger1520]

Serena, I love those cute sneaks.

[@ellastrauss2912]

I hate snakeu

[@shaeflatt620]

I don't like snakes much, I'm afraid of them, but I have to admit these ones are heccin adorable.

[@girlwithluv7063]

Who started singing Jimin’s serendipity? Just me? Okay.

[@bonniemarszalek4640]

I completely enjoyed it... This was out of the box thinking and a fun modern view. ❤

[@respecthewoman]

Moral of the story, accept people as they are (Don't try to change them, [unless they want to change for the better]'). Even if they have secret serpents living in their heads..... ). Congratulations on your education guys.

[@dos6759]

**saw the title; Serendipity** : oh, Jimin.

[@diannan8394]

Beautiful and funny love history Short Film ✌️🍀✨💖🙏🏼

[@gajregaurav7804]

What an amazing work ❤️, The idea of the script writter is like 👏👏👏👏 Hats off👍

[@meotaymay4410]

i love that the mom wanted her son to follow his dream because she knows that baking is hers to fulfill but the son handled two of them!

[@MS-60663]

This is not how the Medusa Snakes work: there is no turning back once you've been turned into stone. 😄

[@baisakhidhabal431]

The snakes were the cutest ...afff Overall it was so good

[@rakibaislammukta3232]

I was listening to serendipity by Bts's jimin And then saw this 😂

[@btsarmy2332]

And the worst part is..... It says, "serpendipity"! 😂😂 Our brain cells are too damaged to differentiate!! 😅

[@daydream457]

@@btsarmy2332 ikr!?

[@daydream457]

70% comments are from armys who got confused with names 😂😂

[@ikea9079]

I’d love to have some snake hair FRIENDS

[@tiha6093]

Best animation story I've watched so far, go go team serpendipity! 😄

[@serenaucherkemur4542]

Just let me love you~~~💜💜

[@bmas44]

An amazing film!!!!! I absolutely loved it

[@mierbeuker8148]

That's a great idea!! Find out if she's any good at washing dishes on the very first date!! Fantastic idea, thanks guys!!!

[@k8Egurl]

It was a cute movie. I loved those snakes, they were such characters!

[@Kankan_Mahadi]

This was fun to watch! Nice humor and animation.

[@stevenlester2606]

Now that is one talented waiter!!!

[@nadinem599]

This was so amazing. I had to share it. Loved it

[@weelyn91]

Hilarious, very good rendering of actions, and cute story. Bravo!

[@tigerwolf4797]

Medudesa eyes is so well made and pretty. 😍

[@maddiebug06vlogsandcons18]

I love the idea of the series, hiding some of your two aspects to make someone like you better. I am a glasses where and I know that sometimes you can take it your classes look terrible and I will admit purple does not look all that great on her but I still think it's really awesome

[@chiquinquiraalarcon8476]

Amor cuando te conocí.. Te amo

[@circleignis3484]

"True love is when a person loves your true colors"

[@ynthearmy6439]

Jimin, im watching a non-kpop related video here! GET OUT OF MY MIND!

[@eeshanade8245]

Ikr

[@olston3d]

The animation of the final titles really liked

[@taylorwarren2000]

Guess nobody taught that waiter how to stop drop and roll

[@susannebecker2980]

So ein schönes Video 👏 die Schlangen sind “derHit“, herrliche Szene wenn sie das Wasser wieder ausspucken😂 könnte ich mir immer u. immer noch mal angucken 👍

[@gaylescovel7308]

This was great! Such an unexpected ending.

[@theberrby6836]

Thats probably the best restaurant ever haha! And Awww, this was great

[@vizthex]

damn he's the world's best & most chill butler.

[@lizzymc1300]

Moral of the story, WEAR YOUR GLASSES!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mjamalig]

such a feel good, good vibes inducing film. very relatable on first time dates, sans snakes and petrification. haha. :) kudos!

[@backtokitchenfoodies3697]

Michael kkk iu

[@backtokitchenfoodies3697]

Michael jiyukdo2ttr2ryyyuylkippkgh

[@mjamalig]

@@backtokitchenfoodies3697 thank you, vinitha's child. I liked it a lot, too. lol

[@ufiarena8334]

Very professional work. Awesome.

[@nellanel4104]

JUST LET ME LOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEE YOUUUUUUUUUU

[@lavenderotaku2481]

Why are those snakes so gosh darn cute??? That’s my question.

[@SageAsuka]

AW SNAP, LOOK AT ALL THOSE LIKES AND COMMENTS. From Enchanted Ink team to yours, GOOD JOB GUYS!

[@Kevinpb17]

SageOfMagic thank you!

[@livslife8085]

When I first saw him with the beanie, I thought Jughead Jones?

[@silascochran9705]

Hilariously pure genius I love that one🏝🐊😁

[@Fox-Mann-Fam]

THis is absolutely delightful!

[@KeikoKeepSmiling]

Great story and beautiful animation 💗

[@dumitrulangham1721]

You guys should make a feature length

[@sierraphoenix3680]

Moral of the story : don’t be afraid to show people your true self, whether you be ugly or not, you are beautiful in your own way

[@nomnomCookienomnom]

That plate flying by again at 4:22 cracked me up!

[@lovejoyjoy6514]

this might be what inspired jimin-

[@JoshHoPersonal]

YASSSSSSSSSSS A WHOLE SLAYAGE

[@katiamartinsdeabreu2910]

Fantastic animation 💖 I loved it so much 🥰🥀🕊

[@honeymiracle1089]

Quite adorable, odd, and interestingly sweet!

[@dikamenrider6030]

awww a male medusa? and beautiful girl! i love how chill the butler is !!! best short animation ever

[@ikeakumastan]

Reminds me of a song.... "Love me now~~~"

[@clarycecheong1122]

I love the ending lmao😂

[@violettbellerose1173]

I'm glad they showed a brief scene where he's nice to the snakes. I was always terrified when Celia wanted to cut hers in monsters inc

[@wannurdalila3338]

6:33 ya'll the food bill went through the roof

[@ChryslerDime]

WND WanZ that’s what I’m sayin , if u watch to the end it’s like $8k 🧐

[@0812EL]

Imagine if they had a kid and that kid had snakes for hair and their teacher or mom had to redirect them and the snake freezes them and no one understands or remembers why or how time keeps flying by

[@AmyRose20237]

IKR

[@YG21.03]

3:22 The waiter be *flexin* tho

[@mxsicaddict3041]

ok...THOSE SNAKES ARE ADORABLE!!!

[@darla4528]

Her secret is that She uses glasses His secret is that he is half Medusa Sounds fair

[@dilawnapancitcanton8017]

I thought it's about jimin so I quickly press XD

[@lennyramirez51]

Oh gosh!! 🤭!! I love it!! Thank You!! 🙏💐💐

[@storm13emily]

I loved when the snakes saw her with the glasses on and spit out the water