Life on the Ice Edge
March 3, 2016
From Hornbill to Brand
March 3, 2016
Step into "URBAN WILDERNESS," where city life takes a playful twist. Watch cockatoos rocking out on fences, squirrels hosting tea parties in the park, and quokkas posing to become today's Instagram stars.
This series peels back the concrete curtain to reveal a lively tableau of Australia's urban fauna, turning city maps into treasure hunts for the keen observer. Join us as we explore the cunning survival tactics of these city dwellers through vibrant paper-cut animation.
BRAINSTORMING
Urban Wildlife Star Nominee List:
Rainbow Lorikeet
Cockatoo
Seagull
Quokka
Squirrel
Possum
Water Dragon
Turtle
Kookaburra
MOODBOARD
Visual Concept Direction
To reflect the quirky charm of urban animals, I chose a collage-inspired style combining cutout silhouettes with bold vector graphics. Each scene pairs textured creatures—like stickers peeled from real life—against energetic comic-like backgrounds. Jazz music adds a laid-back rhythm, suggesting that these city critters are not just surviving, but grooving through metropolitan life as relaxed, offbeat residents.
City Jazz Beats
A relaxed jazz soundtrack sets the tone — playful, rhythmic, and slightly mischievous. It reflects the everyday charm of urban wildlife in motion.
Voice of the Streets
No narration, just the expressive world of sound and gesture. Dialogue bubbles and ambient city noise let the animals do the talking.
Cut, Clip, Groove
Editing follows the rhythm. Every cut, pause, and movement is timed with the music to build a smooth, entertaining pace.