MISMATCHED - Short Animated Film

A short film about not being able to choose what to wear on a night out. And also a film about my biggest pet peeve. #animation #shortfilm
A Film by Jackie Droujko
Music by Louis Bilici: / yuijuneofficial
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Vocals by Sophie Randrup: / soph_musiq
Sound Design by Lars Asger Nørby: / noerby
Character Voice by Karmen Rõivassepp: / roivasseppmusic
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[@AlextheENTP]

The story of a friendship needs telling too, not just romantic relationships. This girl invested a lot of time and energy into her night out with her friend, and the friend casually blows her off. The smile in the text, while her real face is disappointed, says exactly what needs to be said about their dynamic. GIRL, I'll be your bestie! We can text all day long 😊

[@skies1437]

Yes I was just searching for this comment.

[@youniqesparklez]

Hey if it's once or twice I get it. but other than that I can't stand a flake

[@NightWink129]

Yeah, it's more like her friendship is mismatched, rather than her clothing, which none of it is... Makes me wonder if the title is actually named after the character's "friend."

[@The_wr1ter]

Person just fell asleep and now their friendship is fake ... Do you really understand, what friendship is? I dunno, maybe accepting that all of us can make mistakes?

[@AlextheENTP]

@@The_wr1ter One of the challenges of short film is conveying plenty of information in a few minutes. The viewer is shown a slice of the protagonist's life, from which we can extrapolate what the rest of her life is like. To put it another way, let's see this girl fall asleep when she has a work function, or a dinner reservation to meet her fiancé's parents. She won't, because she regards them as important. The friendship isn't necessarily "fake" - but the investment they each put in is, as the title reveals, mismatched. It happens to everyone at some point, and I think the film told this often untold story quite beautifully.

[@callmemad4515]

I like how she wears the same outfit at the end as the one she started with. Totally something I would do after hours of changing. 💀

[@JackieDroujko]

Yeah I like that Easter egg! Not sure if it’s obvious though 😅

[@callmemad4515]

@@JackieDroujko I like that it’s subtle, actually. It’s funnier when you notice it.

[@sarahnkanu]

That’s hilarious! I didn’t even notice ! So good

[@Errorkinnie5]

FRRRR

[@oliverwebb6274]

@@JackieDroujkot definitely comes across! I noticed right away, and I can absolutely relate 😂

[@kingkooki7761]

this was really fun to watch, but the ending made my heart drop. i know it's not that sad, but i remember all the times i get really excited to go out with someone and put all this effort into my outfit because i'm so excited for them to text last minute they want to cancel. omg the disappointment and devastation i feel, and i felt it through them.

[@kingkooki7761]

​@@jasminschmalzl9734 well i did say not THAT sad, and the creator calls it a "pet peeve"

[@jasminschmalzl9734]

@@kingkooki7761 In my opinion it is Not only sad, but very sad and even deppressing. Thats not only "pet peeve". It's about how, especially our, generation fews people: like objekts. Switching, using and discarding people and their so called "Friends" like (old) clothes. Sad generation. Complains about all the bullshit they recive, but beeing assholes themselves. Yes forgetting to answer or chanceling last minute can happen. Put it's becoming the norm nowadays. You don't even have to make a call. Just a little "sorry can't make it" and thats it. The same with birthdays or holiday greetings. There are even internet sides we're you can copy replies, greetings or you just send a picture. Preferably some you got from another "friend", so you can spare you the time and effort to look for it yourself. Ah! And don't forget the copyfunktion, so you can send it to all your whats app contacts at once. Why put yourself through all the effort and work and write for everyone a special unique text, if you can spend your time actually for usefull things, like yourself and your our own happyness? Cause making other people happy can't probably make you happy as well. Yes thats right. And whys that? Because other people are thinking THE SAME BULLSHIT WAY LIKE YOU and don't apreciate your efforts. You recive bullshit and you give bullshit in return. And than you complain about it. Thats our generation. What a sad, sad thing.

[@Anonymous-wi6ig]

Not to mention you feel embarrassed bc you're putting in all this effort and it makes you feel like you're a loser for caring so much when they don't

[@jasminschmalzl9734]

@@Anonymous-wi6ig exactly. But I also have to mention this: Always keep in mind your friends feelings and don't do things they might be uncomfortable with. Like holding their birthday party at a strip club, buying an animal without permission, or a making a brithday cake with lots of calories when they are trying to lose weight etc. Not every person is the same. And just because you like something, doesn't mean your friend likes it to. It's always a matter of the situation and time, what your friend values, what they want/need and what not and what charakter they have. You can't expect them to be happy about everything you do or buy them, especially not, if you hurt your friend feelings on the way. And IF you indeed did hurt your friend feelings APOLLOGIZE. And don't put the blame on your friend. It's basically the same as if you say "If you don't do this or make that, you aren't our friend anymore". And thats not friendship. Thats using someone.

[@silly-skelatonin]

I too find it quite upsetting! I’ve had plenty of times where I’ve actually had the courage to go out with friends and they forget to tell me they’ve cancelled 😭 happens to the best of us I guess

[@dannaalquati]

The end result it’s amazing ❤️ congrats

[@lavendertea1096]

❤

[@havenmirlo8542]

OMG Danna :0

[@albertodogstein4536]

Whaa Danna que hacés acá? XD

[@m00nsickn3ssx6]

Danna? ;--;

[@chesswanderlust-sama465]

Danna!!! :D

[@jutton11]

"Raincheck? Sure :)" Had me in fucking tears

[@SunshineCatwoman]

I didn't know tears could do that.

[@jacobtrump9946]

This was great! It was so fun seeing the process through the year and the it was definitely worth the wait! The colors and lighting so good in this! Can’t wait to see what you create next year👏

[@ramennyun2137]

I LOVE IT!! I love the colors, love the lighting, love the character design, and love how you chose to tell the story! also loved watching your progress throughout the year. I'm working on a film as well (senior thesis film!) and seeing how great yours turned out really inspires me to keep working hard and to keep at it. can't wait to see your next one, I love your work!

[@coolpumpkins453]

yes, the lighting!! wow!

[@Jeevitham15011]

You're really good as well!! I checked out your chanell!!

[@SillyCelly411]

Excellent excellent excellent work! In my heart I’m a fashion girl so it was so cute and exciting to see all of the outfits the character cycles through. This has so much energy and punch and fun! Congrats on all your hard work and well done 🎉

[@SsLoage]

YESSS

[@cottonfluff1317]

Been there to that extent once, it's devastatingly disappointing. The next day my friend was like "oops I fell asleep." we had a serious talk after. My friend said she'd do better, and she didn't. So I'm now considering our entire friendship yet again. It's sad, the same happens to her but the person who stands her up is her boyfriend. I feel this cycle can be vicious and I'm seriously considering breaking it. It's so difficult getting friends nowadays though and it sucks that when we do see each other, we have an amazing time together. Good video though, made me reflect.

[@tubbygubbler]

the dual meaning of the title was honestly not something i expected (mismatched outfit vibes, mismatched friendship) but it was a welcome surprise ☺️ great work on this animation, seriously!!

[@aidymurph3887]

If this happend to me I'd be so mad, but this is such a good short theme love the vibes it brings and following the journey on tt has been wonderful

[@DialecticRed]

I'm so suprised this channel is so small - the animation is incredibly fluid, and just so charming to watch. And on top of that, it's a cute, fun, relatable story! Easily 10/10

[@gmons100]

the sound of crying at the end of the credits is too real

[@Agrona_Vritra.]

I was really wondering if anyone else noticed that, no one was writing about it...

[@cry_stalll]

I would kill for an adult animated series / cartoon in this style. So visually pleasing

[@Gen.berseker25]

Agreed!

[@margauxogrimen8127]

I absolutely love how the colors were all warm with yellow and orange in the beginning, and then ends with cool colors such as blue and purple. Such a pretty looking film! It's amazing!

[@xty]

This is amazing I love it 😍 pleeeease do a process video

[@greylight6617]

Oh her tiktok she did an entire series about this, I recommend to watch it. It’s very interesting!

[@canoncorgi]

@@greylight6617 I'm pretty sure they were joking haha

[@greylight6617]

@@canoncorgi Jackie actually does process videos, but if they want it early I reccomened to go watch those, I’m pretty sure they weren’t

[@daviclemons6910]

@@canoncorgi I don't think so

[@Sirsanunu]

This was such a cool short film! The color scheme was amazing! And the plot was so relatable 😭 I know how it feels to not be able to decide want to wanna wear. This was definitely worth the wait! you did an awesome job! (Ps: I can’t wait to pick this apart and find all the little details)

[@Filmsbyrose]

This is one of my comfort animations. I love everything about this. The way the pace quickens, along with the music. The art style, everything is perfect. I can’t explain how much this little 1 minute video tickles my brain, but it’s wonderful and I truly love this with my whole heart. Whenever I’m down or need a distraction, this will be my go-to forever ☺️💗

[@quietcherry9219]

I thought this was a super good animation made by a team, then I realised the whole thing was made by one person bar the music, vocals and sound effects. Speechless. 💕

[@rosymess]

i’ve been both the main character and the friend 😭

[@meganvega5108]

Definitely worth the wait! I really loved watching all of your process videos, and following along with the project! Truly, it made the final product even more spectacular to watch AND as someone who would love to do this in the future, it was also really educational, and I appreciate the time and effort you took to show us 😊

[@Tombola1993]

I gotta feeling it’s gonna be cute.

[@mahlioz]

This is incredibly underrated, for a short film someone spent so much time making. Beautiful!

[@Polar2710]

I rememeber seeing this in the early stages :0 so seeing it all come together feels so nice and just the way everything slowly reached the end where she ended up wearing her first outfit, and how cute it looks I just!! I love animation, I love seeing the way people do it! I love doing it and the process! Well done! SO much could be said on the lighting and the color choice alone excluding how each outfit makes you pause to see what crazy and uniqe outfit's been made, making you unpause and seeing the next! :D I can't wait to watch this over and over again, and look at the little details I missed each rewatch. :) Can't wait till next year :D

[@JackieDroujko]

:’) thanks so much

[@thatlesbianartist3624]

I loved watching it come together on tiktok and I loved watching the final product! I'm currently studying animation and even making a 2 second animation is SO time consuming, so I can't imagine the sheer amount of work you put into a whole 1 minute short film. Great job!!

[@mochi_ani]

This style makes me feel such a specific way and I love it so much. You nailed it! Feels brand new and original with a lil touch of 2000s nostalgia 🥹

[@guesmpwuam]

this film is so much different to watch after seeing all the work that goes into making it… love it!

[@valentinaluzardo1646]

Jackie you did a great job. It's amazing how much effort and patience goes into a project like this. You're an inspiration to artists of any kind ❤

[@rhiannoncripwell808]

It’s great to see it all come together after watching the entire process over these past months!

[@alastrotic_lonal]

Ligthing for this animation is great❤

[@su4sh33zabd7]

I adore all the different styles, from scene to kawaii this animation is both gorgeous and fashionably diverse in stylistic choices. Absolutely amazing!!!

[@VioAnimation]

I LOVE the vibe of your style! Can't describe it in words, the visuals describe it all, especially love the clear shapes and the subtle textures :) I also like how the light changes throughout the shots to show that it's getting really late

[@improbablyinnocent3291]

that was absolutely gorgeous! the snappy animations and poses were just chef's kiss

[@jamjamsandwichh2458]

WOW it really hits different from seeing the progress to the final product! Thanks for documenting ur process it felt like we made this journey with you!:)

[@littlemimi8145]

Seeing the process of making this short movie makes want to watch again and again and appreciate everything single second of it! Amazing work ❤️❤️

[@jadesoto5044]

ITS FINALLY HERE! I'm so happy to see the complete work it's stunning!

[@briannalambert3483]

it’s so cool seeing it all come together!! well done :D

[@rileyalper5750]

Watching this after the making of hits different. It shows just how long it takes to make such a short film. I am currently making my own film, wish me luck!

[@creativevitality]

You did it! I am amazed by your skill and drive! Well done Jackie! Hope to do my own animated short film one day so I appreciate you also sharing your process online, so motivating.

[@Cartoonicus]

I'm loving these backgrounds.

[@delfinal7560]

The amount of work put into this... God damn impressive. And the results are incredibly beautiful

[@jammydodger792]

RESPECT! I know as an animator myself that this would take ages! The film is amazing.❤

[@junieeee]

You’re so real for this whole short lol, we’ve all been there! Ik it’s not that deep, but tbh the friend not responding then blowing off her bestie in the final hour after she put in all that work for her fit just gave me flashbacks to when I used to let my friends walk all over me😭I’d raise hell if a date did this to me, but if it was my girls I’d pretend to be cool about it even if it went on for far too long. Poor boundaries gang ✨🤡Had to realize most of them were just rude af and started investing more in friends who were real with me & didn’t give me this unnecessary run-around lol.

[@lizlizzie9263]

This is amazing!! The details are gorgeous ❤ thank you for letting us see the process behind this

[@user-bh8uo5dp7e]

I came here after seeing the process video. It makes you appreciate the animation so much more. Thank you for spending so much time to put this out here!! It looks amazing!!

[@nina7108]

wahoo, just coming from the video where you explain the amount of work necessary for that story to exist! That is crazy!

[@deede2378]

Now I gotta go back and see every outfit! ❤

[@NixonAnimation]

Incredible work, as always! Loved the music too, perfect

[@antiheroine3611]

Oh that hurt my soul. That friend is such a jerk! And its crazy how much work has to happen to create a short video! It turned out beautifully

[@crazychickengirl]

watching this after the behind the scenes makes me appreciate this so much! That video was really fun to watch and to know how much time goes into animating. It both inspired me and discouraged me (because of all the work and my limited patience 😅) But I loved it so much!!! Both the behind the scenes and the video were amazing!!! 😍💕💕

[@naysdigitart1417]

I looove this! The color and the lighting are sooo good. Your short films are always so fun, cant wait to see the next 🤪💛✨

[@soniagodes2070]

The animation is amazing, and I also found this so relatable that I love the result even more! ✨

[@melissavillegas123]

honestly too relatable !! 😂 i love it though and i loved watching the process of making this short film. keep up the great work 🫧🫶🏼

[@garybailey8242]

Fun to see it all come together! Great little story, animation was on point, and especially loved the sound design!

[@avarxy]

this was such a cute and relatable little film. the colors here are so vibrant & eye-catching and i love your style so so much!!!!! i’ve been following the process over on your tiktok and it’s incredible seeing everything come together here. absolutely stunning work

[@erino_0]

Stunning. Its been so much fun watching the whole process and now seeing the final thing. The colour scheme and character design is amazing!!!❤️

[@CatherineLHaws]

I just stumbled upon your behind the scenes KZbin video for this, and seeing the finished project is amazing! Well done, and thank you for sharing the process with us!

[@othrwrldlysystm]

the accurate and amazing depictions of scene and punk make my alt heart 🥺🥺

[@jimbean4815]

this is what weve all been waiting for. process video?!

[@moonnoodles6954]

I love being able to follow your journey of making this amazing film ! Keep up the amazing work

[@mr._.stripes7243]

It's finally done congratulations you did amazing

[@Willow-nz8ko]

I watched the whole series on your TikTok and I am so hyped for it to be out! :)

[@syd5393]

So exciting to finally see!! IT LOOKS AMAZINGGG

[@_thebag_]

This was incredible! Absolutely couldn't wait for this after finding out about it on your TikTok, but it's better than I imagined. :D ♡

[@clairealmon3722]

Wow! Fantastic! So cute. I loved the story and the look. Congrats on doing that SOLO as well. That’s a huge undertaking. 🎉

[@thehamburgergod5543]

The sound design is insane! So crisp sounds I love it!

[@archer_blue]

I adore the colour pallets omg everything goes so well together

[@rosaliajimenez5332]

SO looking forward to this 😍😍😍❤️!

[@Nel_Kasa]

I love it , been waiting for this for days and I finally got to watch it 💖

[@carolinea3899]

You did so good! This is awesome! I love the lighting and colors

[@canoncorgi]

the parallel frame at the beginning and end is SO COOL

[@jaromneumann8827]

Just came from your process compilation. Wow. Very well done! So cool to see it all come together! Thank you for sharing. It was very inspirational.

[@Iwilltry.]

SOOO EXCITED!!

[@emmah8234]

Immediately recognised the artwork in the thumbnail from your tiktoks, awesome to see the finished result and was 100% worth the wait! Congrats!

[@hannahl4108]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WORK!

[@catyroyalty]

I’ve been waiting for this!!!! So proud and happy with the result!! It looks amazing! The hard work really paid off! ❤️

[@veezbeez4015]

So glad this is finally out! amazing work :)

[@Zarish.123]

watching this after watching the whole process anddd mann animation is toughhh. Hats Off!

[@_allice]

the colours and backgrounds were incredible! what a great short film

[@SetApartArt]

lol, read the description box--yeah that can definitely be a bummer... That was a lot of work you did, about a years worth! You did mention this was done by yourself....great job! I enjoyed it and as you said, the costume designing was your favorite part (I can tell)...they were cute! Keep up the great work!

[@sarasuarez5529]

this made me so much sadder than it should have 😭😭😭😭 gorgeous film as always

[@Leo-bi5uv]

Loved watching your process making this lovely results

[@hermionemorris1462]

I watched this video and completely changed the lighting for my animated short, and it's so much better for it. Thank you. xx

[@POOPY125]

OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!

[@itskayleneee]

Yassssssss, it looks so good!!! I just preordered the Art Book on your website, I can't wait! I absolutely love your art style and this video was so relatable 🤣

[@Chinchinnnnn]

I watched the animation process last night! The results look amazing! ❤️

[@MystiqSoul]

Omg you did an amazing job! Love the end result so much 😍❤✨

[@SurealG]

Watching as you where making this was so cool to see and the final product is amazing thanks for the journey

[@lovem7105]

I watched the whole process!!! So exciting to see the result it’s lovely!

[@AlienOctopi]

AHHH I LOVE THIS! This is amazing Jackie!

[@hannahkate18]

I've been watching this film get made on tiktok for so long its awesome to see the final product!!

[@HeatherTD1]

Ugh, I love this short film so much ❤

[@cheshiredeimos1874]

This is why I absolutely HATE the "self care" trend of canceling plans. If you are burnt out and need to prioritize yourself, then don't overbook yourself. Cut back on the plans you make. Don't bail on your friends last minute.

[@littlemiss-moo3354]

The improvement from bang bang to this is crazy. Amazing work 🤭

[@Grace-cl1mo]

I love this so much! I'm currently finishing up my final project animation so this was super inspiring and motivating!

[@annakorol2630]

i watched your stages of this animation on tt! Im so happy to seeing work in progress of another short video of yours after seeing Bang Bang few years ago! Definitely u made progress in lightning and pacing. I just adore how relelatable it is, as the person who likes trying different styles all the time i often have same a problem with choosing the right one 😅 Great work!!!

[@britt_ninja]

your videos documenting this process has seriously been so insightful and interesting, and it's so cool to finally see it all put together!!! Fantastic work

[@mar_mar_animations2927]

That was amazing! Loved it! I waited for it for so long.

[@arielsusana3597]

uGh! this animation style is so freaking good!!

[@GlamGoddes101]

I’ve followed your process on TikTok, very excited to see the finished video!!