«1862»
Three former classmates look back on their school years as they view the newly restored school. Each shares a funny story about teachers and awkward situations.
«1862» or «Eighteen Sixty-Two» is a collection of memoirs and short stories from school life. The narrative unfolds through conversation, with each participant contributing to a unified story.The animated film is based on real events and stories. It features actual people and recreates the precise atmosphere—including the appearance of classrooms, the sound of bells, and the exterior look of the building.The title itself refers to the institution’s number.
Studio
A film for lovers of nostalgia and those longing for school life—a fan of documentary animation.
The target audience could include individuals who have already graduated high school, as well as current students interested in «how things were in the past.»A large-scale program for the capital repair and modernization of schools is underway in Moscow. The film aims to capture the atmosphere of the «old» school—including its outdated renovations, popular memes of that era, and the behavior of teachers and students.
Characters
The characters are rendered in the style of a child’s drawing to emphasize a childhood atmosphere: notebooks, drawing pads, and school chalkboards.
Storyboard
The animation is rendered in four different styles:
1. Realistic (black)
2. Pen on grid paper (blue)
3. Colored pencils on paper (red)
4. Chalkboard (green)
Animation Concepts and Prototypes
