Short animated film, «Beyond the Bridge»

On the other side of the bridge, away from what seems like an ordinary town, lies a dark and terrifying secret… A boy who recently moved to the town with his parents knows nothing of the secrets hidden beyond the bridge. Then, by a stroke of pure chance—or perhaps an incredible twist of fate—he finds himself on the other side. There, he encounters the guardians of this sinister part of town: the gargoyles. But will he be able to uncover what truly happened to these streets, over there, beyond the bridge?
Runtime: 3–5 min
Genre: mystery, detective
Technique: 2D frame-by-frame animation
Target audience: (12+) Teens

This animated film will appeal to fans of auteur animation and 2D children’s series, as well as those who enjoy detective stories, eerie mysteries, and adventure.
Characters
The story’s protagonist is a boy who has just moved to a new city with his parents. He is curious and fearless. By pure chance, he ends up on the other side of the city, beyond a bridge. Together with a new friend, he explores an abandoned part of the city.


Beyond the bridge lives a Gargoyle—a stone creature that guards its domain against uninvited guests. It greets a visitor with surprise and curiosity. Together, they set out to uncover what happened to the city across the bridge many years ago.
Extension
The project is conceived not only as a standalone animated film but also as the pilot episode for a series comprising 10–12 episodes. The plot covers only a portion of the overall story; it introduces us to the main characters—a boy and a gargoyle—shows us two starkly different parts of the city, and offers just a glimpse into the mystery that lies beneath…
Implementation Plan
Character Development — October–November
Animatic — November
Sound — November
Animation Test — December
Final Animation — December–April
Backgrounds — November–March
Credits — October–November
Finalization — May




