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Have you ever wondered what Zantu would look like as a human? 👀
Here are some sketches from the Zantu team! Feel free to make your own 💁‍♂️✨

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2022-02-12

Things sure do change. Check out this doodle Maelene Naftzger did of Zantu's 2017 design (left) and his current one (right)! They grow up so fast 🥲👽✨

Haven't seen the trailer? CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/iEDEH8DD8s

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2021-10-04

We hope those of you who attended the SCAD Spring Animation Showcase enjoyed the trailer! We look forward to revealing the full project as we wrap up production over this summer.

Thank you all so much for your support, and to new followers: Welcome! ❤️ 👽

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2021-05-28

Our four main characters have quite a bit of height variation going on... So much so that the statue (our only 3D character) makes everyone else look like tiny ants! 🐜🗿

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2021-02-27

Film visuals go through numerous early drafts before meeting completion! You may recognize this image from our social media banners. Did you know it originated from a storyboard within the film? 🪄✨

Artwork by Maelene Naftzger ().

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2021-02-25

Many people, big and small, live in Zantu's vast jungle civilization! Big crowds mean plenty of designs, which is why Libbey O'Gorman () designed this second set of background characters.

What could their stories be? Let us know!

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2021-02-13

FUN FACT: Zantu looked a lot different back when Maelene Naftzger () was first designing him in 2017. Here are some of the earlier concepts of him, and a companion he may have met along the way!

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2021-02-11

The Spirit's design went through many variations before becoming the long ferret-like critter we know today!

Which design is your favorite?🦎✨

Colored concepts by Libbey O'Gorman (). Last image by Skylar O'Brien ().

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2021-01-28

Zantu's civilization is full of all sorts of people, each with their own stories and occupations. Here are just a few of the many civilian designs done by Libbey O'Gorman ()!

What do you think their stories could be?

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2021-01-21

Character reveal! Meet Priestess Amythia, a mentor and motherly figure to Zantu. She helps guide him through his spiritual and psychological journey.

Artwork by Maelene Naftzger () and Lara Robinowitz () respectively.

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2020-12-26

Wow, 100+ followers already! Thank you all so much for your support in following us on this journey. We can't wait to see where it leads us next!

Doodle by Libbey O'Gorman ().

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2020-12-21