WAITING - short animated film (FlipaClip)

This a short film about people that got a dog, but after it grew up, they never paid attention to him. Each day they would come back late from work and then close the doors behind them, so the dog would spend his life waiting for them to get back.
For a long time now, I’ve been wanting to do a short animated film, but I wasn’t sure if I would be able to finish it once I would try to start, as I did a few times. At the same time, I wanted to try working on something more serious. I wanted to do something not too complicated first, to see if I would be capable of even finishing it, and the fact that I did made me feel like I am capable of doing something more complex. I am not specifically happy with the result, but I am very happy that I finished it.
Soon it will be 9 months since I started working on this project, which was a lot more than I was expecting. Being 16 and trying to manage this and my results at school as well was quite a challenge and in the middle of working on this I had to take a few months break because of exams and the want to also try other things.
Because I am pissed with copyright, I made the silly music myself, sorry if it doesn’t sound very professional, but I feel like it is not that horrible, as it fits the animation, or at least I think so.
Looking at it now, even if it took so long and it differs from my expectations, I feel happy about it. And at the same time, I am happy that I have it over with.
It was a little painful but useful experience that I learned from. I feel good about it though, I hope that you will like it!
Thanks for being here!
Have a nice day/night
Characters used: the dog (I called him Ron)
Programs used: FlipaClip (for animation), GarageBand (for music)
My instagram: / awrly.official
My music channel: / @awyyn

[@Shrimpz.]

Watching this is seriously such an breath taking and relaxing experience, because I’ve watched your content for the past how many years? (And your still a really big inspiration for me ) And seeing you go from really unique and well made animation memes to a nicely paced and stunning short film is just amazing and shows so much improvement. This has to be if not my favorite animation that you’ve posted ever, and it’s simply because it’s just different and subtle from all your other stuff. Now that’s not me saying I don’t like anything else, but I’m personally a fan of just short films like this :)

[@kitsunerozu5056]

Why do people care more about the color palette and nice animation than the meaning of the story? You should really appreciate that your pets love you so much that they are willing to die while wainting for you to just to come home. Go give them some love and care that they deserve❤️

[@RoxasOnSummerVacation]

Came here from FlipaClip. I gave you 5 stars and said it was worthy of an award. This evokes such strong emotion and the message it conveys is so beautiful yet sad. You earned a sub from just one animation. Thank you for this!

[@LeEpicestShortcake]

I agree

[@Heromasterr]

Me too

[@silvaaash]

Even if the story is sad, we can all agree that this animation, music, and characters here are so well drawn and designed! I love the transition between start and end, like when it only starts we see light and warm colors, like we can see Ron's happiness and enjoyment through it, but at the end we see cold and dark colors, like Ron's very sad... Also the story- it's sad that "owners" like this exist in our world. it really breaks my heart 💔💔 The effort is on very high level, even the music was made by your own! Music has such a calm but also the sad feelings, and its absolute perfect combo. Tbh i teared up a bit,, Everything here is perfect, a masterpiece that deserves more attention that it has now

[@shadowNo334]

I LOVE IT AAAAA AWRLY Now you have a movie

[@UrLocalEmu]

The color palettes have such a melancholic feel paired with the music, and I love it so much. It’s so beautiful and cozy, yet so solemn and sad. 🩷

[@Buccaneerexplore]

It’s sad that the man never came back for the dog and just waited for years, waiting and hoping he’ll come back.😢

[@BenyMemes]

This is amazing. I love how you put so much emotion into the pup. I truly felt sad for him. Well drawn, well animated, its awsome.

[@Jusoms]

oh my gosh this is so cool and sad..! The colour palette is so calming and the way the story is portrayed is amazing!

[@segwinestar]

I saw this in flipaclip AND THIS IS AMAZING !! I LOVE THIS ANIMATION!!!

[@kazumaato]

The music, the atmosphere, the colors and the art,,, everything turned out amazingly. I’m so happy to have witnessed your growth in the animation community and I’m so proud you have managed to finish an over 9 months (I’m pretty aware that the concept has been there for over a year) old animation without leaving it unfinished or losing hope. You’re someone who I really look up to, seriously. This animation did not only make me feel mixed emotions, it made me realize how common and sad this issue is,,, the scene where Ron is growing up while the time passes and how it finished with him closing his eyes hits hard. It’s almost like a loop, starting with him being born, his eyes closed and finishing with his death. Congrats Awrly

[@PucaToru]

"When that door closes, it will never open again, when your eyes close, you will never wake up again" his animations are beautiful❤

[@bubblelovesans]

I just watched this in FlipaClip and this is phenomenal. So much effort was put into this it's unbelievable, and the story is sad, but so true too! I feel sorry for the dog. I wish I was there for my pets at this moment.

[@G3AVONI_]

This almost made me cry, now I know how my dog feels😕

[@JOSIEVRthereal]

Came here from flipa clip and I'm crying

[@The_tulipfairy]

I saw it on flipaclip, and this is beautiful, made me honsetly cry. I love this❤

[@pancake3885]

i literally am so happy that im getting recommend more of these talented videos, as a small animator myself this makes me feel that if i practice enough one day ill achieve this type of animation with all these beautiful smooth running parts and parts with beautiful colour schemes. It just makes me happy :)

[@thedragonjellybean6548]

The animation of the dog playing is absolutely amazing i cannot for the life of me figure out how to animate animals moving like that also congrats on getting an award on flipaclip!

[@byshu0]

Hello! I was on flipaclip and saw that there was a discover tab and I found this animation under the featured movies and fell in LOVE with it and now here I am! I love your art so much and this animation is absolutely beautiful and inspiring!

[@Cars_for_ever]

Man U should make a part two of this it felt like there was more to the story at the end

[@ggalaxc]

I am so in love with how you draw, your style is absolutely adorable and the way you animated this is peak (given that the application you use is, on average to most, quite difficult to use). It’s impressive. The story is sad, but it’s telling and gives a message. Many people desert their pets and not ever pay attention to them, when they’re both old and young. Not just dogs, but any animal are dependent and have a need for love. It’s also super smart to make your own music while you’re at it, you seem to have a good ear and eye that you made the music match the video. It’s very beautiful. Can’t wait to see more of these mini movies! ❤

[@Milezz_]

This animation makes me appreciate my current boy, and miss my old boy even more. Had a childhood dog I watched grow old in a neglectful household and as a child-teen all I could do is watch and report. Nothing came of the reports. He died last October and I wish he had more of a life, but he was a good boy. I like to imagine he's in a field of all the things he loved. Thank you for this awesome short film, brings great awareness.

[@user-uf3lg2cf4i]

This is truly amazing, not only with the awe- inspiring animation, but with the story. How you conveyed the oassage of time of Rory sitting by the door waiting. You are able to see him slowly grow up, ad his "owner" i s absent. You can see that Rory just wants to love the owner, to see him once again... But the owner has lost interest. I hope that Rory got to finally pass on, to ba able to move away from the beast the left him. This truly made me cry so hard, I'm still crying as I write this, my cat snuggling up to me, confronting me! Truly, truly amazing, love your work, hopefully these owners who do this get their commupence :')

[@Ravenousity]

I managed to keep it together through out the video, but when it ended I just burst out crying haha, actually crying right now.. Your story telling is unmatchable and it really moved me. The lighting, the design, the colors, how the animation matches the music and vice versa just has a huge impact on the emotion of it all. The scene where you can tell how nights and days go by while the dog grows up just waiting in the same spot, man that was genius. This was so painfully beautiful, and a a gorgeous showcase of all the artistic skills you have learned throughout your years here on KZbin!

[@Runandi_topi.top.]

я не английский человек, но мне ооооооооооочень ноавится ваш контент, а этот мини фильмец просто шикарен!!!😢😢 Особенно мне нравится глаза, они действительно передают эмоции!!😢😢😭

[@Verboteneliebe17]

Согласна

[@Fa3_An1m4t3z.]

Your animations always impress me. The character design, the color scheme and the littlest details you put in the backgrounds! It's amazing how you can really tell a story through a short animated film. No matter what you post I'll be happy to see it! Fantastic job Awrly!

[@dollybeagle]

The animation in this is absolutely incredible. You can tell how much effort was put into this. The story is also very easy to understand. The character design is also very pretty!!

[@LizBizBean]

I love how at first, the home feels big and inviting, but by the end, it feels small and cold

[@nexoshi]

Honestly, after watching this, I just went to play with my dog, and spent time with her, she's a 12 year old dog, so she don't got much time left probably in her life, kinda makes me tear up when I think about it. Great animation! ;;

[@Milocoree]

The way you draw dogs is so cute and I love the pure emotion in this one. Im so happy that you were able to finish it, you're doing great! :)

[@Black.BZ13]

You have no idea how much of a fucking beautiful job you've done.

[@RAINBOWC4T]

woah!! this animation is stunning. the colors, the music, the atmosphere. it really puts a perspective on leaving pets, and forgetting about them. this happens so much it’s really sad. the animation itself is so fluid and satisfying to watch. thank you for this amazing short film.

[@pickled_artist]

ah,Awrly you're back! You have become better at drawing (animating). I can tell you are making progress!

[@ArcticPines]

This is AMAZING! Your art style is gorgeous, and I love how you synced everything with the music. It sparks such emotion, and I could really tell how much work you put into this. Keep it up!

[@Akira_kosemura]

Omg! You spent on it 9 months! Soooo smooth and detailed!

[@MayElven]

To whoever reads this, i love you i love your smile i love you laugh i love your personality i love your hair (or lack thereof) i love your insecurities i love your accomplishments i love your failures i love your eyes i love your beauty i love your handwriting (or the way you communicate) i love the way you dance i love you on your happy days i love you on your sad days i love you on the days you feel lonely i love you on the days you feel helpless i love you on the days you feel like no one cares i love you on the days you feel forgotten i love you on the days you feel unmotivated i love you on the days you feel loved i love you on the days you feel sick i love you on the days you feel motivated i love you on the days you feel depressed i love you on the days you feel stressed i love you on the days you feel crazy i love you on the days you feel hopeful i love you on the days you feel cuddly i love you on the days you feel clingy i love you on the days you feel amazing i love you on the days you feel beautiful i love you on the days you feel like a failure i love you on the days you feel angry i love you on the days you feel aggressive i love you on the days you feel horrible i love you on the days you feel safe i love you on the days you feel unsafe i love you on the days you feel vulnerable i love you on the days you feel weird i love you on the days you feel ok i love you when you're healthy i love how you sing (or hum or feel the music) i love your taste in music i love your taste in movies i love your taste in tv shows i love the way you move i love the way you act i love you when you cry i love you when you're kind i love you when you're mean i love you when you're alone i love you when you can't feel i love you when you feel too much i love you when you can't take life anymore i love you when you feel like it's too much i love you when you're asleep i love you when you have nightmares i love you when you have dreams i love how you believe i love you when you believe in yourself i love you when you don't believe in yourself i love you when you hate yourself i love you when you love yourself i love the way you think i love you problems i love your solutions i love how you support i love you when you're in pain i love you when you're hurt i love your promises i love your secrets i love your attitude i love your creativity i love your voice (or lack thereof) i love you hand gestures i love your stories i love your wounds i love your scars i love your face i love your past i love your future i love your present i love your outfits i love your style i love your art i love your honesty i love you when you lie i love you when you're tired i love you when you're energetic i love how you look i love how you cook i love you when you're adventurous i love you when you're scared i love your imperfections i love your perfection i love you when you worry i love you when you talk (or communicate) i love your opinions i love you when you have a headache i love you when you have a stomachache i love you when you help others i love you when you need help i love you when you're mature i love you when you're immature i love you in the hard times i love you in the east times i love you when life is mah i love you when you're responsible i love you when you're irresponsible i love you when you fight i love you in your darkest moments i love you in your brightest moments i love your heart i love you in the day i love you in the night i love you at midnight i love you at 3 am i love you at all times i love you at your best i love you at your worst i love the little things you do i love all of you i love you when you're young i love you {This is not my text, but I just want to tell you this°^° From the stranger on the internet who loves you :) ❤‍🩹

[@vixy2321]

This is Amazing!! I can see the improvement from start to finish!

[@fleffychickendog]

DUDE THIS TURNED OUT AMAZING!! I adore parts where the animation's timing would go along with the music it's always so satisfying whenever it happens. The animation and the story are just so wonderfully made no wonder it took you 9 months. Looking forward to whatever you make next dude! 💖💖💖💖❤❤

[@riverside_artz]

this is truly incredible!! animating a whole short film and being in highschool is an incredible task omg i could never, i love the message of your film a lot and many of the little details like the coloring effected by lighting and the sounds are so so good too it really helps convey a lot!! overall i love ur channel ive been watching for quite awhile and ur an incredible animator :)

[@jazzux]

Its really amazing and also a sad story, you've animated that so much! Great job, Awrly! Keep it up! And the music is so relaxing, can't wait to see your new animations!

[@xxechofangxx]

I love the story! I could feel the puppy's emotions as I was watching and really liked it. Good job Awrly!

[@dreaminlavender]

This is genuinely amazing! You're so young and to create a film this amazing alone is insane I was literally pushed to tears by this animation,, the colors and the music and everything is just so amazing I'm really proud of how far you have come and how much you've improved over the years. I really appreciate how much effort was put into this Amazing work, Awrly!

[@angelrios9358]

I found your channel maybe 2 years ago, the Nowhere To Run video was recommended to me and since then I've been watching your things non stop. You are one of my biggest inspirations to continue drawing and animating and it's amazing how far you've come and improved. This channel deserves so much more for all the time and effort you put into your videos just for us!

[@user-mb6fg2tv9u]

this is really very sad ... practically every person in the world has a pet in the form of a cat, dog or someone else ... and for no reason in life should we forget about them, they are the same personalities as people with small opportunities. it's very good when things like this are still published, and I think it makes a lot of people think. thanks for such Real content. I love your animations) and by the way I even got a lump in my throat... ahah.

[@armissu]

i didn't noticed the detail of the dog slowly aging the first time i watched it, but it shows how much you worked on it

[@Spirit-skittles]

woah i adore this smm, the animation itself is really smooth and the music fits the story so well even if there are no words to it! additionally the lighting changes were incredible - the bit where the dog grew up must have taken ages itself to make based on how small each of the changes were but oh my gosh i hope you think it was worth it because holy heckk this entire thing is stunning! Additionally as a dog owner myself this thing nearly brought me to tears and i hate you for that /j it's not something alot of people think about when getting a dog but here you are creating a 3 minute long short-film about it and its just absolutely incredible. oh yea and it took a while for my brain to process who's animation i was watching because the style was sooo recongnisable but i havent seen it in SO LONG but ayy welcome back! or uh congrats on completing it! haha

[@lobitz_]

Awrly oh my god, this is so good, i cant believe how much you actually have improved over the years i don’t understand how you do this! You motivate me so much to animate and even draw! Your animations are so good you should of had 100k by now

[@Beauty_and_Brains2015]

Bro this made me cry 😭

[@DeA_Animations]

This was absolutely beautiful. The way the music fits with the audio, almost sounding like a ticking clock really stuck out to me. I’ve been watching your content ever since I first started animating and I’ve never not been impressed with your work. Beautifully put together music and animation Awrly!👏🏾

[@galaxiiwolfii]

AWW YES such a cute but sad doggie great animation!

[@BlOrg_]

I have never cried so hard because I relate so much with my childhood and my family just wanting my family to pay attention to me. But beside that the animation is so well made that it makes you feel things. You did a really good job

[@_sicko_]

Awrly !! This looks soo frickin awesome omg !! I.. I.. don't know what to say aaa !! The backgrounds, colors, shading.. just everything on the animation is sooo beautiful !! I can't believe that you made this in FlipaClip ?! You really improved a lot !! I hope you reach 100k subs soon !! You definitely deserve it 💜✨

[@luna_fox24]

This was the best movie I seen yet so sad in end 😭👏✨💔💕

[@luna_heatwave]

This is so cute and sad, I want to cry. Amazing work!

[@xaurathew0lfx]

my god i love it!!! your style is so cute and cuddly!!! and the puppy 😍😍 but... poor thing 😢

[@NiftyMoons]

So good! You have really outdone your self, it was worth the wait and effort. Also I didn’t notice the music until I read the description so you did really good. Hope you ace those exams.

[@thatonestar]

This animation literally brought me to tears- until August of 2021, I had a fully grown doggo, that was blind, I never knew why, but he was blind. He was isolated in the kitchen 24/7 and almost nobody went in there to check up on him until he became severely ill, a few weeks before he died. I felt sorry for the guy, so I spent as much time with him as I could before he eventually passed away. (what makes this even more heartbreaking, is that he died a few hours before my birthday, and I even said to him "I'll see you on my birthday", so yeah that hit me really hard, my birthday was hella depressing) This video brought back memories, and I miss him. Thank you for making this, it really made my day. :'D

[@priceleville8442]

I think this deserves a lot more attention. Y'know? Seeing the entire post as one thing fills my heart with determination. Reading the description while watching this work is an experience very unique. This is effort, it's art in its purest form. It has history, it has emotions and it has life. I think that was exactly what I needed. Having trouble getting things done is something that everyone has, but at the same time, just existing feels so individual. I know saying this all of a sudden doesn't make much sense, but... I just wanted to express what this work made me feel. Congratulations, Awrly. I guess I can say it in plural when I say we are proud of you.🙏🏻

[@TayTheGreat-rt8hf]

This is so good this honestly made me wanna cry a bit❤️🥺

[@Kyokinroirid39]

Here they are. They inspired me for such a long time, thry got me into drawing, into art community, into creatina my stories and reaching my own hope. Here they are, trying hard and doing great, doing beautiful, how beautiful! I cant express how beautiful. Thank you, Awrly, and welcome back.

[@StarryDaydream_]

NOOOOOOOO that made me sad 😭😭 In all seriousness though, that was beautiful storytelling, and the music fit the mood so well, I loved it! The lighting and setting were really good, it really set the mood and I've seen how far you've come with more than just moving pieces. Very well done!!

[@ayans6.033]

Waaa it's so sad but it's incredible ✨ The song, the animation... Everything is so cool 🤩💜🖤

[@UltimateNuggie]

I didnt notice you made this. It's amazing! I cant even draw hands in flipaclip waaaa. I hope you reach your subscribers goal.

[@cloroxart]

This is amazing! I love your use of colors

[@solostar6973]

Oh my goodness - this so sad yet very well made especially for FlipaClip.

[@_stinkybug]

I WANNA ADOPT HIM SO BAD 😭 (also i love how you make music and the music when the dog is waiting for the owner while growing up should make a really good music) YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY UNDERRATED

[@LinArtzz]

This is amazing The idea of the story and the point is so cute The animation is smooth and the shading is really good!i dont understand how do you animate with flipaclip so well Great job Awy!Anyway glad to see ya here again missed ya and your animations^^

[@GK2__]

Awww, how beautiful! Well done

[@bummieee]

you did such a great job. I love this!

[@user-qt1fu4de8r]

Wow…. It’s so relaxing and clam music.. you are talented..

[@Mothblossom]

This is AMAZING!! The amount of time this must have taken

[@katalin_bruh]

This is so as hell fire work, I like it so much.. I think what this film is saying “love your animals, bc you pet them”.

[@doodleproductionsyt]

why are you making me sob like thisss

[@Harusan1]

I need Part 2,This beautiful 😻❤️

[@Dog_lover64]

This is so cute and do sad at the same time

[@lisamain1021]

This is amazing awrly!! I have watched your content for a long time now and iv got to say this is a masterpeice🎉🎉!!

[@DaisyPup]

This animation is so good that it's unreal!

[@Margaret.Jean_]

This animation is the cutest thing ever, it really got to me deep down. Your so talented! ❤

[@Broockle]

cute as heck but super sad and depressing 😭

[@Dragoz.]

This was a amazing animation and had so much story and detail

[@Briarbark]

How dare you do this to my heart, you monster... like

[@Meowrrrr]

I looooove the colours and the animation is very fluent!!

[@kitkat23210]

help this made me shed a tear

[@Lover4ex]

Awrly this is amazing! Great work keep it up this s one of your best videos so far

[@Chicabubbo]

The story and animation is amazing and I just LOVE the music

[@JadeStudios_15]

This was so well made but in all seriousness this is rlly sad- dogs can be so loyal but that can sometimes cost them because some people dont care to give their pet the time the need. next thing you know, the dog would lose trust in humans, or worse if left uncared for too long.

[@Heromasterr]

This is a true masterpiece!

[@cl0ver_le4f]

HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. THE MUSIC IS GREAT AND I FEEL SO BAD FOR THE PUPPER JUST AAAAAAAAAAA I'M PROBABLY GONNA WATCH THIS OVER AND OVER

[@KRISYPHER]

This is so cute 😭😭😭 long time no see!!

[@BaconzzYT]

So cuteeeeeee!! Imagine all the time this took!! EEEEEE!! I dont know why everyone is so talanted :( im never gonna get far with my yooutube channel, but thats fine! Well.. I bet these 7 months you were working on this, maybe, but waaaAaAaah! you will never know how much i love this.

[@Biamira549]

What a well done and beautiful animation it took so long to post the video to make this perfection

[@Zayn.The.Toaster.Person]

I miss my army of 22 Minecraft dogs

[@dexstnc]

Amazing, and... sad story 😢😢😢

[@enderpeach]

This looks amazing!!

[@-Chi_Chi-]

Whoa! This animation is amazing! And the story of this doggo is very sad

[@TheOneAndOnlyAmKellie]

My fingers would break if I tried to animate this bc it’s so smooth

[@tombstonedraws9916]

Wow this truly wonderful I love the video calm yet beautiful love your work have a great day. ❤

[@Noahofthewaterss]

no joke, I cried 💔💔 seriously though, this is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! and sad.

[@bambootriangle]

This is amazing! A poor dog its entire life spend waiting....

[@maia4863]

LET ME GIVE THE PUPPER SOME PETSS, its super breathtaking but incredibly sad. Still love it, just let me give the pupper some luv :,3

[@Amberstarwarriors]

This is really good, for any animation software much less FlipaClip!