Short Narrative Film | VFX Artist | Freelance 2023 | Nuke + Adobe After Effects

Dealing with both physical & mental strain, Andrew questions his ability to father when his partner, Madeline, decides to move on, leaving him to care for their son, Nathaniel. Breaking Character explores personal growth, trauma, & responsibility & challenges the conventional ideas of fatherhood.

In total 38 VFX shots were completed for this film using both Nuke and Adobe After Effects. These included paint outs, environment modifications and additions, stablizations, and more.

Directed by Matthew Ahearne

Produced by My Giang & Shalina Bianca Baysan

Director of Photography Alex Tetzner

Edited by Joie Guela

VFX by Anna Mori