THE FLOOD (Animated Short Film)

[@Meppity]

⭐THE FLOOD⭐ Old Mr Blair sat in his chair and said, “It’s the perfect day.” With paper in hand and snacks on the stand he was there and there he would stay. See, this old fashioned man had perfected his plan to enjoy the ultimate treat; why settle with change when you can arrange to never leave your seat? Things started off well as the crossword was done and vouchers removed with a snip but a few minutes passed and the fun didn’t last as he heard a “Drip. Drip. Drip.” He turned to the left and he turned to the right but the source of the dripping was nowhere in sight. With a shrug of his shoulders, he leaned back and sighed, then returned to a piece on what foods are best fried. The dripping kept going, it just wouldn’t stop, and then on top of his head came a plop Water was leaking straight out of the ceiling! “Has Doris left her bath running all evening?” Well old Mr Blair was a stubborn old man, he grumbled aloud, “This won’t stop my plan. Nothing can cancel my do nothing day, not even a bath with its contents astray.” He munched on his biscuits and sipped on his wine and thought to himself, “I’m sure this is fine. If I just wait it out then the drips will stop soon, then it’s me and sudoku all afternoon.” Ink started to bleed, he struggled to read as the water kept drip-dripping down. His paper was soggy, the carpet felt boggy and his slippers had started to frown. When it lapped at his shins he wasn’t alarmed, Mr Blair still felt sure that his day was unharmed. Not a thing on the planet could ruin his aim, which was keeping his lifestyle exactly the same. Now waist-deep in water and still on the rise, he hadn’t a single concern. But reaching his shoulders, a twinge of surprise caused his eyebrows to dance and stomach to churn. The biscuits had floated away from the stand and the newspaper crumbled like clutching at sand. The water had swept the old man from his chair. He grabbed for his seat but the seat wasn’t there! Until every inch of the flat was submerged. Thanks to Old Mr Blair and his plans for the day, his head brushed the ceiling and he had the feeling his problem was not going to trickle away. “Is Doris ok? Am I going to drown? This is not how I planned for my day to go down.” Mr Blair became silent. His dream fell apart. He wished he just dealt with this right at the start. By Anya Butler

[@stephenechessa7105]

I love the fact that at the start of the film we see that he was actually a pro swimmer.

[@peachyy594]

i came here from instagram.. who else? ❤

[@denvrelucid]

That one girl video yeah?

[@AbelChauque-bu4sh]

Same here 😅 ❤️😅

[@ANTI05-cs8ss]

From the girl

[@SebeShange-fo2qc]

Me too 😂

[@Rohit-kf4cz]

😂😂😂 the algorithm algorithming

[@هايالقناةفقطتجربة]

this kinda sounds like these old children books your parents used to read for you

[@ryoodraws]

This film was incredible! The leak could represents so many things in life we ignore and pretend that's not there (until it can't be ignored). I love how the ending was morbid because that is unfortunately some realities. Great storytelling, beautiful visuals, and lovely poetry. Nothing less expected from the WONDERFUL MEPPITY!!

[@JudyIsWIP]

Great video AND writing!~ Jokingly thought "this man's dead" as the ceiling cracked above him but didn't expect it to actually happen lol

[@هايالقناةفقطتجربة]

2:01 this part was fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@aexea_arts]

That's so cool lmao, I love this mix style with a kind of... stop motion I guess? and animation. This is very unique in the good way. Love the poetry, felt like watching an old story that you already heard. Didn't expect the man to really die tho TT, but it goes well with the style, looks like a moral for a children book. To sum it up, awesome work

[@durualkaya1602]

I really want to see more interesting animation styles like this! THIS IS AAMAZING💙💙💙

[@zaydlokhandwala1458]

Reminds me of thermostat 6 but the way it was done really gives the story its own wonderful charm

[@Aywaa.amy12]

damn that was actually really good! why does this only have 6k views?

[@mk-aka-morgan8386]

My nephew and I watched this together, and we both agree that thos gave off similar vibes to some Mickey shorts and Dr Suess, very charming and fun! And the animation style was so cool!!!

[@capobvious]

A cautionary tale 👀 The animation is absolutely breathtaking! Such great style, such a cool idea, amazing designs! 😮😍

[@ryannosaurex7936]

The narration actually sounds like it would come straight out of a Dr. Suess cartoon! Great video!

[@dania2572]

Wow. I’ve been following your work since before you got into CalArts and it’s truly so amazing how skilled you are and how you improve! Especially your openness to trying new animation styles, working on different parts of the filmmaking process, etc. I’m honestly in awe of you and can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the future! Congrats Anya!

[@Wendogic]

holy shit...i have so many words and none at the same time. amazing concept, amazing execution. the whimsy ending so abruptly at the finale made me poop my pants. so good.

[@Genggeng1sDaBest]

THE ENDING IS FIREEEEE MANNNNN THIS NEEDS SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION AND COMPLIMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lobstrique]

what an incredible story behind the short!! and the short itself is so amazing :)) i'm in love with the photos on the wall

[@veronica-wolfmaiden5383]

That was morbid 😳 I LOVE IT ! Charming yet dark 😈

[@bc6364]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alliedunlap7985]

This is fantastic, both the poem and animation were wonderfully done! It reminds me a lot of the short film thermostat 6 from students a Gobelins, which is one of my favorites on KZbin. So glad you were able to share!

[@hanabelle684]

My god Meppity! You've outdone yourself!!! And so did everyone else! Everyone did amazing!! You should work for Pixar one day!!! :D

[@martinald1715]

It really reminded me to the short film thermostat 6

[@denvrelucid]

Idk what that is but I'm gonna go check it out

[@gatortot6753]

I remember way back when you posted the original drawing and poem, so happy to see it animated! Wonderful style love you’re work

[@strangegem]

I like when the woman looks up at the drip and as the watcher we go "this doesn't have to happen again"

[@Genggeng1sDaBest]

Brooooo this needs more attention, the style, the animation and the storyline are very unique and coollllll

[@micalode]

omg yayy it's finally out!! this is amazing hehe ✨️

[@ryanwoo4347]

oh nooooo! save the biscuits!!!

[@jadesola_artist4041]

Love this saw it on your website, I’d be interested to see how you made it.

[@SPOOPINATURAL]

yooo this was really neat :o

[@YebaS]

Love the level of creativity put into the animation, very well done ✌🏽

[@sakuralila]

THATS AMAZING!!

[@qnefe1977]

aaa kim var burda

[@sakuralila]

@@qnefe1977 yakalandm

[@AriGrabb]

Great to see this finally online! I saw it at that New Media filmmakers and was super impressed

[@kkwrq]

I ADORE THIS PAPER-DRAWN STYLE SM

[@Ashishbaria]

Great work bro!! Keep it up❤

[@dracutie]

Please, PLEASE can you tell me how this animation was created? It looks incredible! I just wonder which technique was used here

[@jhinjhin00_1]

Woah the ending really got me plus the amount of subtext I can imagine with this story crazy. Also great animation work. Is it stop motion?

[@aaronnichols388]

Amazing to see it come to life!!!

[@pravinrenders]

I love the style of this animation:D

[@atlasSchuster]

I was not expecting the ending WHAT

[@DAURPA]

You are amazing!! ❤❤❤

[@AnuradhaTripathi-t4v]

I think we need more of these short films ❤️

[@Majii_ro]

Amazing work 🫶🏻

[@MuhammadAmmar-qp9fo]

This was AMAZING!!!

[@ToastandTeaMagic3]

What a masterpiece! 😍

[@saiemaahmed5611]

This so great!!!

[@lei_doodles]

AGHH THIS IS SO FREAKING COOL!!!

[@odisoosakwe6983]

Here i was waiting for the happy ending.. didnt expect that😮. Love the animation❤❤

[@UserUnknown07]

Well made and thoughtful

[@KingOfStuipd]

Well that turn dark quickly-

[@soggyturtle9887]

So incredible

[@vividblankspace]

Hehe I like the poetry😈

[@Sha_enr]

Please, teach me how you made it.

[@kiwibee8080]

Love it!!!❤

[@Scanolii]

THIS IS SO GOOD WHAAAAAAAT

[@هايالقناةفقطتجربة]

3:08 sad 😞

[@cucumbersandwitch4998]

WAAAAAA ATHIS IS AMAZING

[@DistantArtist-01official]

Whhhooooaa ❤ awesome

[@aghrom7675]

Loved it♥♥

[@RodrigoCastilhos-cw8jd]

Danm, only 6k views This really needs more attention

[@natlopanda]

i love love love this

[@antoniosadel8868]

great job ❤❤👏👏👏

[@rottenbed]

Would really love to see how this animation was done

[@augustinp7214]

I liked the style of the animation but it reminded me a lot of an other animated short film : "Thermostat 6 - Animation Short Film 2018 - GOBELINS". Same scene, same meaning

[@Barnfell]

A MEPPITY FILM 😮😮😮😮😮😮, LOVE ITTY

[@Barnfell]

❤️😭

[@adambyrd7499]

Belissimo ❤

[@captainjp4681]

How is this just at 7k views? This is brill

[@denider]

muito bom mesmo!!!

[@barbi111]

Which animation software did you use?

[@shankhadipmondal7965]

😮😮😮😮

[@NotesNNotes]

My adhd paralysis brought me here 😂

[@lioedevon4275]

Adhd vibes 💚

[@SlashrsCorner]

Experts we think we are until the currents sweeps us away..

[@Trailtracker]

0:58 ominous words

[@animatorstudio5166]

Nice animation!I love the technique, looks like a paper cut out but it's probably made using computer animation, right?

[@Meppity]

It’s a combination of the two!! The set is all paper and the base of Old Mr Blair is also paper. He was, however, composited in digitally.

[@animatorstudio5166]

@@Meppity Amazing! Good job!

[@josaurus_draws]

This almost reminds me of coraline.

[@dinosaurclub]

Noice

[@gabrochart]

Coincidência bizarra isso ter sido lançado na mesma época que tudo aquilo tá acontecendo no RS

[@gabrochart]

Dito isso, animação incrível como sempre!

[@andreee8822]

poiseh, sinistro dms

[@leochedid2672]

babality

[@leenah113]

حبيت 🤍

[@هايالقناةفقطتجربة]

it's albert einstein!

[@happy.hunters]

lmao funny

[@infrnovibes9878]

Me from insta-world..

[@FRESH-SHAMLAN]

Like if you’re here from Instagram !

[@ejikelotobi3909]

This is lowkey dark.

[@bryansnaylor]

Apt

[@hunio-iw5zp]

Mr Blair DIES ? kdsjdkdjdkj