Dark Dark Woods

Young princess Maria has had about enough of her royal life - it’s all lesson, responsibilities and duties on top of each other, every hour of every day. Overwhelmed, Maria is swept away on an adventure into the monster-filled dark, dark woods.
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DARK DARK WOODS was made by a team of 3rd year Character Animation & CG Art students at The Animation Workshop/VIA Univiersity College in Viborg, Denmark. Check out the individual students blogs (links below) to learn more about the talent behind the film!
CREDITS
Emile Gignoux
Director - emilegignoux.portfoliobox.net/
Mik Løvenbalch Kirchheiner
Lead Animator/Production Manager - www.mikkirchheiner.portfoliobo...
Lillith Pilgaard Knudsen
Co-Art Director/Technical Art Director/Production Manager - / luluthir
Julia Mika Andersson
Character Design Lead/Animator - www.miikanism.com/
Nicole Fortes
Animator/BG Artist/Visual Development Artist - thefortafolio.blogspot.dk/
Alexandre Hatimi
Animator/Storyboard/Story Artist - alexandre-hatimi.strikingly.com
Louise Emilie Hovgård
2D Character and FX Animation/Character Design/Storyboarding - louisehovgard.blogspot.dk/

[@Hana1LuLu]

My favorite detail of all of them is the hall of the royal families. You can see how each daughter is first little, then the next mother. They kept it/showed consistency and I looovvve it.

[@Summersloth1482]

Hana1LuLu what about the dog ))))):

[@annblessing7175]

Hana1LuLu 😇

[@vladtepes2667]

The one with red hair looked odd.

[@Linnytic]

I know right

[@Deutalios818]

So, the royal family is inbred?

[@SacredSpirit1337]

Okay, those have to be some of the most adorable harmless shadow demons I’ve seen. Question, were they just part of a dream or her imagination, or were they real? I noticed the one she held in her arms disappeared before she woke up with her parents.

[@happyheartstv1431]

Nah I think they’re real they just left before she woke up to play with someone else

[@crinklyonion1410]

It’s all up to what you take from the short.

[@lyn292]

probably not real, but my theory is, maybe they were real you know one of the mentors had a leaf on their head maybe they transformed into the shadows to help the little girl try to tucker herself out for tomorrows lesson but that's just what I think.

[@SplendidBeans]

This is beautiful! I love the idea that the King and Queen aren't afraid to have fun too. What's a life without laughter?

[@nieznajomy4398]

Reality. ;)

[@nak8490]

Sometimes you gotta have a little fun in your life.

[@aviniciussouza100]

Nieznajomy43 Now, it's called boriness. Everyone should have some fun, even if it is just a little. Now if you are too stupid to have some fun, that's your problem.

[@chryssiiiart257]

Nothing

[@aikoplayz0599]

Kat Turrie yep

[@cristaltophat]

Animation Summary: *"Yeah, lets Break Some Rules!!!"*

[@harlowitter3060]

Good moral in my book 😁

[@destinymcintire2188]

As said by Bugs Bunny himself: "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive!"

[@Dracophile7]

At least for today

[@crristox]

I guess that not everything that's red it's supposed to be evil

[@KesorodaBlk]

Cristóbal Alarcón Yeah!

[@samarumanalo2827]

And black!

[@oceanusprocellarum6853]

A rose

[@Womanmoment.]

And with skulls

[@RoleplayHost]

goths

[@homebrewHousehold]

That was adorable. And I like how the king and queen are willing to play with her and not get on to her for being herself.

[@8-bitfin768]

I love how at the beginning the colors are dull but then when Maria gets into the woods the colors turn brighter

[@destinymcintire2188]

As said by Bugs Bunny himself: "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive!"

[@davidbettcher8843]

😊

[@Ashman792]

I definitely caught a Tomm Moore vibe from this animation. Overall outstanding stylization and movement. Great character designs too, I loved it

[@helveciarocha8574]

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[@rileyswift3479]

I like the video cause it's good with a happy ending

[@samirasantana4855]

😯😯😈

[@user-wn3gx3fm5w]

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[@Red-Magic]

I have to admit something; this is by far my favorite short. Not even Disney's shorts (although fantastic already) warm my heart as much as this. Thank you, Animation Workshop.

[@CherrieMengu]

So if the passaging of the heirs are by the princess to princess. Then the queen is the highest position of the kingdom?

[@RoleplayHost]

haha, chess

[@java_t3acup891]

Checkmate

[@starchives2365]

Possibly. Its also possible that each new step in the lineage is married off to another kingdom, or that the kings marry into the kingdom. Either way, its certainly a cool detail

[@Enter_the_Toshiverse_1996]

I love how there isn't any dialogue whatsoever and the story is conveyed entirely through the animation.

[@geocentricism1106]

I love the little detail that the crown is passed down through the women. so much thought went into this it is incredible!!

[@TheGreyscaleRainbow]

I'm so happy I found this! I fell in love with this short when it was screened at a Studio Ghibli showing through Fathom Events. Now I can watch it and share it with my friends. It's definitely a favorite short that I've seen this year at these special theater events. The stylistic choices are charming, as well as the story. I also liked how the limited frame rate worked for this film without being distracting! The aesthetics remind me of Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, which are films I love very much.

[@alicerivierre]

Upon seeing this cartoon, this was giving me a Secret of Kells/Song of the Sea vibes! I just absolutely love the art style of the short! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@keman501]

this was beautiful and fun

[@user-wn3gx3fm5w]

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[@tuesdaywithanh]

With a title like "dark dark woods" I thought it would be scary, but it was actually really cute.

[@ytuser3982]

@@tuesdaywithanh same, i feel the title doesn't fit it at all

[@sweatnuts81]

@@ytuser3982 it does

[@miserirken]

This is like if Tom Moore and Viv Medrano both make something together...

[@iliketurtles3529]

Seab The Doggo Haha, yeah.

[@xuriess9102]

I love Vivziepop:00

[@user-bu4kk6sv3w]

Seab The Doggo ماشاء لله على الرسام

[@Crescent1400]

Xuriess Yeah Vivziepop is awesome.

[@speen598]

True but I might have like a bit of violence and swearing

[@glowworm2]

I fell in love with this one instantly. Such lovely animation and such an adorable story.

[@pichugirl]

The art is somewhat similiar to the secret of kells, i love it!

[@witherxd3345]

This is one of my favorite animated short films of all time. DAMN the lighting! Its cute, its got an amazing score, and its a wholesomefest! I love this!

[@sarahprice659]

Those trees remind me of our wisteria. Every year we cut it way back. Every year it all grows back and tries to eat the house.

[@kiwikiwi5944]

The character designs, especially for the creatures, make me feel so joyful!

[@toasterstrooder8628]

This is a wonderful short in just about every sense of the word.

[@myvideos37]

This is so beautiful!! The animation style, the colors, the lighting and shading, the sound effects, the character designs, all the little details.. so amazing!! If I could, I would give this 1000 likes

[@scarlettwestfall3060]

I saw this short before a movie and I really loved it a lot! Glad to see it on KZbin

[@dimo2081]

2:16 okay, who summoned the Master of Masters, the Deliverer of Darkness, the Shogun of Sorrow, Aku?

[@kr0tyara]

Pizza delivery, I guess?

[@JameisonAus_YouTube]

Always gotta respect animation channels the amout of time and effort to make one minute look good in general

[@bonniemoon6790]

This was absolutely wonderful. Reminds me of when I was a child.

[@TheChocolatiie]

the backgrounds and environments on this short are amazingggg

[@didinos665]

This is such a great animation, I don’t even have to explain why. All I’ll say is that it’s magical and that I’d love to join

[@annoyingkid48]

Dang, major song of the sea/secret of kells vibes.

[@rayrodriguez7838]

This deserves way more attention! This is what I aspire to be when I'm older, now I feel way more encouraged to try. Fantastic job!

[@TheSaintPsycho]

This was absolutely delightful. Lifted my mood on a bad day.

[@jocelynr5370]

This made me so happy to watch. You guys are amazing

[@danielhopkins5281]

Who knew the Darkness was so cute

[@TheJeremyWithVoices]

The darkness isn't always what it seems.

[@rementownestudios]

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. And with a side of animation. Good job

[@miroslavzima8856]

Simply gorgeous! Imagination at maximum and heartwarming :)

[@FrogTonic]

The head shape scared me for a second, but then I watched it and my fears were alleviated.

[@bunnaysanga7688]

I love all the adorable monsters!! 😆😊

[@redx1772]

That was adorable!😍😍😍

[@macromondo8026]

i feel so silly for not having subscribed to this channel! i always look at amazing animations they come up with but never clicked that subscribe button, well fixing that now!

[@scraps7240]

This animation has such a great moral to it! You did an amazing job!

[@RadiactionRay]

What an absolute joy, I almost considered not watching this. I'm happy to have!

[@the-cheeze-ity6487]

I love this and was deeply mistaken when the shadow demon creatures showed up. Oh it puts a smile on my face

[@bowiiee]

Me on a Monday morning woken up for school 1:32

[@soggyrats]

This animation passed the vibe test :)

[@When_did_they_add_handles]

That was surprisingly cheerful and I am okay with that.

[@parilovespokemon3317]

Gives me song of the sea vibes & WolfWalkers

[@joepeterson8993]

4:46 my mood Loved the vid great animation 😁

[@boncarlo9391]

It's okay to have a break and have your imagination run wild every now and then

[@Mtofhills]

Adorable poofy haired princess!!

[@querilloquerilian3966]

Wow awesome. Cartoon saloon shoulda take a look at this

[@bbcboy69]

I love their cute little sounds.

[@sapphirebrillar8217]

Awh, is it me or the tiny dark creature is very cute *QwQ*

[@CyberMoth_]

This is so cute!!!! Great animation style!

[@boilingsoda]

Uwaahhhh! These colors are amazinnngggg!

[@dirtworld6000]

Adorable :3

[@bookary6454]

Every princess has their own world where everything is fun and away from problems and jobs. but those problems can also be turned into fun

[@tslok6004]

what a sweet story. Live life, enjoy and have fun .

[@Reem-bw1me]

my teacher showed as this video and when the girl screamed we was all just like "wth this girl is so crazy" but the teacher ended it up when the girl screams wich makes me wants to come here and watch the whole video

[@siri5705]

That was unexpectedly wholesome

[@iluvchocolate6297]

I LOVE the art style!

[@FeralSwift]

Oh WOW! The asmr in this is great!

[@marxiplier4322]

2:32 Shadow demons: Allow us to introduce our self's

[@LorenHelgeson]

That was wonderful.

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

I guess she got a new pet cat out of it. (The way she drags it by the tail and clings to it reminds me of the way some people treat cats.)

[@titayo9]

this should become a film, i loved it.

[@Fan-studios300]

That is a great film!❤ I love it!🎉

[@Matagu1]

Lay the crown on the head, just to say "No!". xD

[@Gunganfan]

That makes it an official order from the king, and there's nothing the princess' tutors can say or do about it.

[@discordant_staticx]

That was ADORABLE!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@decafbountiwack3658]

The sound design is amazing!

[@eldevs5033]

Take your like my wonderful person

[@minarose8723]

I adore and love all this animations

[@calicoham]

it went to Cute So Mean to To Scary To Cute To Sounds Fun To Aww To 😀

[@laineerichotte2325]

Adorable 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😆😆😆😆😋😋😋😻😻😻😻😻🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉👍👍👍👍

[@nikoappsmuggred7220]

This runs at Anime FPS.. 2 frames per eye blink.

[@AntVazAri]

Minecraft zombie sounds at 0:42.

[@toprightchannel3080]

Don't normally like this style of animation but this does work pretty well. Also gets me in the mood for Samurai Jack new series.

[@ronweasley430]

Really nice job, it kinda reminds me of The Secret of Kells

[@TheTimbs_]

The rage of one person brought out the entire Darkwood

[@the_one_andre.g]

It looks like little stevonnie from steven universe :)

[@DragonMoonShadow]

Who still in *2019* ?

[@smileynerd256]

I love the little creature with stick jaws :)

[@lovelywater9484]

That was so sweet!

[@alexscott6616]

adorable

[@zarinaa1135]

I love this! Especially the sweet ending!

[@someWHALE.]

Had to listen to some death metal after this, to feel manly again.

[@Yup_Pup]

first: wonderful animation. second: only spring mattresses are bouncy. third: the spring mattress was invented in 1871.

[@kawaii_kitty6256]

Hey sorry 👋🏿 I was gonna we wanted wow 😯 I was wondering how about it your birthday is w

[@PanRokador]

They call them monsters. I call them "incredible creatures".

[@cringelordcj]

Adorable!!

[@christopherwilkinson5817]

A daughter princess

[@frostyfloofy6786]

BEATIFUL

[@nickplayerNP]

Great animation!

[@rlancs20]

The style reminds me of a game called Hollow Knight. :) I love it.

[@mrringtalesworkshop]

Rwanks I was JUST THINKING THAT especially the white faced guys, they look like the Grimm

[@_SabineCallas]

MMMMM THIS IS GOOD SHIT HOLY YES GOOD SHIT. Nice job with this animation man (or girl)

[@pharaohdarien69]

A the life of royalty not everyone can do that shit.!

[@aviniciussouza100]

Darien Mccloud Are you from royality to know something about it?

[@lubomirkompis9441]

What is there to know? The serfs had no time to play, married at 12 and died at 30. There's no great mystery to why you'd think royalty had it better.

[@TipsyKookaburra]

I love nature and mysterious creachers and i would love to be that little girl during those moments

[@ismkiv588]

These animations can really help change your world view ^^