Behind the Scenes of my CalArts film "The Little Poet"

[@ellenirim]

i'd just like you to know that i sat my parents down on the couch to watch the little poet on our tv, and i had never seen them more focused and attentive watching something (they are the type to always fall asleep 20 minutes into a film) they were just in complete awe, totally silent throughout the whole thing and then as soon as the credits ended they were just making incomprehensible sounds, unable to form proper sentences, and we rewatched it two more times. absolutely amazing work

[@toooh]

aww that's so sweet thank you for sharing, makes me really happy! 🥺

[@loanicastillo3327]

I am happy your parents had a chance to see it!!!

[@nhuha9024]

Oh God! this is so beautiful and amazing. I'm blown away with the colors and storytelling in your cartoons. It's so good, it inspired me. After watching it, I drew my pictures really well

[@4zumarill]

AWESOME! It's always so cool to see what's going on in the mind of an artist when they do their respective crafts. What you have created was a genuine masterpiece and a huge compliment to the world of illustration and animation!

[@Roti_no]

OMG THE LITTLE POET REMINDED ME EXACTLY OF THE LITTLE PRINCE I LOVED IT SO MUCH

[@leilei49-51]

Watching your short film took me back to my childhood. It was like my first time watching cinderella. It felt so magical and comforting, I missed feeling that way so much. Sincerely, thank you for bringing that feeling back to me.

[@muhammadarsyad8795]

Greetings from Indonesia, your animation was stunning, I've watched it over and over but still amazed. The protagonist is really cute, the colors and the textures blend well, the reference from famous paintings make the scenes unique, and that duck is cherry on top. I felt lucky to discover your masterpiece.

[@cirecrux]

the brainpower is insane this is great

[@crackberry6405]

"The little poet" most beautiful animation I have ever seen!! Bravo!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@beepboopbeep5369]

The film's really is so wonderful, i will wait patiently for your future projects!

[@brynb4906]

Ahh the fact you also made the Fluffy Duck short!!! I watched that last year and loved your animation style! I can't wait to see what you do next, thank you so much for showing us your process! Also, your cat is adorable !!!

[@matthewh.potter857]

Thank You for taking the time to make this Behind-the-Scenes and tutorial! Very precious!

[@ff7f502]

Your film made me cry.. You put so much thought and effort into each part of your film it makes me tear up. This is what I believe art and film-making is about. I can’t wait to see what you create in your future projects!!

[@SakuraOpalArt]

Arghhh u are a godsend Justine !!! Ur film lives in my brain rent free,,,,, also yas I lov mcdull thank u for appreciating my culture HAHAHAH 🫶😭

[@lovelyy4liya]

You have a great imagination ❤️

[@shaineallyson8694]

omygosh i love this so much you dont understand :( your film is one of the best things ive found EVER the message the color palette the animation the art speaks to me i had to dedicate a whole journal page to talk about it. i loved loved loved hearing your process this is really one of the best things ever im glad i found you and your work!

[@toooh]

Awww thank you that’s so flattering!!

[@miskellil96]

So so Inspiring, I also would love to hear the process of writing the script / the poem ❤

[@toooh]

I started with the rough script and had like probably 5 versions of them, and I only added rhymes in the last 2 versions (thought it would make it cuter). Then I asked my friends for editing help! Especially with rhymes and grammar, I actually don't know much about poetry so it took me a while to search for verses and rhyming words. Sorry there isn't really anything interesting lol it's really just a lot of thinking and repetitive editing 🧐

[@evrrsage]

I'm so suprised at how early I am ! This film is genuinely beautiful, your use of colours and textures are so unique and your character designs are gorgeous

[@cpon778]

Thanks for sharing the process of making THE LITTLE POET! The reference to the Hong Kong animation, McDULL, is a pleasant surprise! You are a generous artist -- that creates arts that matter.

[@clarap.9241]

The little poet was such a breath of fresh air, I absolutely loved it ! I have watched a few times already, when I want to feel inspired. It is so interesting to have this insight on its creation ! Thank you for creating a beautiful and charming film

[@LORENA-tq8mx]

i adored your film, and it is very interesting to see the process you followed as I love to draw and would love to make short animated films too. your work is very,very beautiful and inspiring!

[@mauli3051]

Animation is such a wonderful medium! Makes one believe something which is non believable. I love your process so much! Congratulations on this wonderful film 💜

[@miskellil96]

Omg thank you so much for making a behinds the scenes of that masterpiece of a film!!!!!

[@loanicastillo3327]

Oh, please, you must be in every art festival possible! Do the students at Calarts have means to get this kind of precious work to everyone so that people can enjoy this candid art? We need this kind of art so badly! (And a series about this character I think) Like what the college does with their best works or students? I hope they do support their artists! However I know most colleges are just more about making money out your tuition. I saw the making process and it was very complex and you had many people giving you ideas without whom this master piece would had not been possible. As an artist myself at heart I used to put on acting dramas at school and the best works I ever wrote were the ones in which my other classmates cooperated with a ton of ideas. I am best shaping the ideas of others than my own. My creativity dies pretty quickly and I love to receive input from everyone and make something like this at the end!

[@death1971]

Thank you for sharing the process and adorable cat :)

[@kyriesong1505]

You're going to shine so bright, I can't wait for it. Btw I can see charisma oozing out from the only photo of yourself in this video, how is that possible? Girl you're too amazing I'm your fan now.

[@mintiipepper3673]

Toh, this was such a great video! The quality is amazing, and I really enjoyed watching your process. I definitely learned a lot. Thank you so much for creating such a lovely film TT

[@themagickartist]

I feel so profoundly inspired!!! Thank you for this inspiration as I start my first animated projects!

[@jekmx3441]

I just want to thank you, not only you are an inspiration but you also uplifted my spirit. I'm just starting on a small animated film meant for a person dear to me and I hope that I can convey the emotion that I felt by watching and listening the explanation behind your work.

[@salamiander]

thank you so much for sharing your process! i don't mean to be cliche but it's truly inspiring to see all the work you put into this. behind-the-scenes content is fascinating and i love seeing nuggets like the character concepts and backgrounds, and how the initial thumbnails developed into the full-fledged film. also your cat is adorable 🥺(more vids pls)

[@zakoppi777]

this was such a captivatingly cozy behind the scenes! i love the process and passion behind your film, you really presented it in a way that's easy to follow ^^

[@maryvertulfo]

I so appreciate the walkthrough as well as your commentary on how you were feeling throughout the production!! Brava ❤️🫶🏼😭

[@hazz-go7xj]

absolutely love your color scheme for your works! also appreciate how you took the time to unpack your process for the film, I especially love how you mixed real paintings (and making them move is so cool) with your own. looking forwards to seeing more of your work!!

[@thePapermino]

This is so inspiring ✨ The Little Poet - It felt like it is comforting my mind, beautiful art with poetry 🤍 soothing voice, lovely music and the next thing i wanted to know was who made this and how 🥹 so thank you for sharing behind the scenes 😭 Beautiful ✨

[@luwzas]

hey toh! congrats on your project, it turned out amazing! i mean it! it's so warm and cute, and we can feel your passion

[@louiscorydon9964]

Every imagery and frame of this video was beautiful and a work of art!

[@felfar197]

thank you!!! incredible work

[@Lazy_stylist]

I really love this short film

[@valentinaliu6303]

[@Adventstein]

Somebody give this lady an animation team and a studio!

[@cerealleyx]

after watching the film i was so inspired to draw more and the color scheme is so prettyyy

[@estebanazofeifa1083]

I'm looking forward to see what you'll do in the future. Take care of yourself remember not the burn out. Btw I adored your cat lmao

[@olivelatte8764]

truly inspirational

[@eitanmedina9098]

Legendary film, thanks for taking the time to explain the process of making it.

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

Amazing work! Such inspiration and I loved seeing a behind the scenes

[@melya1447]

I already became your fanss cuz u're so inspiring loveee ittt !!😆🙌

[@SpottedJournal]

This is amazing! I loved your film and hearing your process too! Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@aquafroQ]

Thank you for sharing your secrets! The final result was so inspiring and your love for it really shone through : o

[@noname-kq5gy]

This is really good, loooove it so much🤍🤍🤍

[@OctopusContrapunctus]

I love theanimation so much, i admire a lot the people that can create art out of a simple idea. I would love to the music for project like this, even for free.

[@haramango586]

The animation is sooo beautiful 🤍🤍🤍

[@Hoiydx0v]

OH MY GOD IM SORRY YOUR CATTT IS CUTEEEEEE I CAN'T HANDLE MY MINDDDD

[@flumazee]

woww so interesting to see your art making process and the different concepts you explore! Very inspiring ✨

[@alpha8here]

Thank you so so much for this! I wish other student films would do this. Wish it was longer tho, lol

[@ireaaaa]

AAAAAAA thank u so much for sharing all your creative process, it's really inspiring and makes me wanna try and create something, even though it could never turn out as good as your film!!! it's really great and soo sooo beautiful🧡🧡🧡

[@JMPT]

Extra Nice🎨🖼️

[@usagi009]

How beautiful

[@chhunyi6040]

You are amazing

[@mdnghtppl0000]

thank u for sharing✨

[@flyingteacup8369]

Cool!

[@理由伯-j2r]

👏

[@loanicastillo3327]

I was reading that Johanna Spiry wrote several books and 48 short stories before her death. What about to make an animation film based on her books? I have only read Heidi. I cannot believe there was a lot more. Why aren't books printed anymore? It must be very interesting to see the other projects she had. She was a very beautiful soul. The Alps have something very spiritual about them.

[@nuclearducks7387]

nice vid. post ur socials.

[@flumazee]

So the voice actors are not actually children??!

[@toooh]

one is a 16 y/o girl and the other is a 8 y/o boy!