How did you see the future as a child? Were there any cities on the Moon, flying cars and lasers? Or maybe machine uprisings or dark cyberpunk? We decided to remember how we saw the distant future, when we had imagined it before going to bed and asked ourselves in what world we could wake up.
The animation will become a time machine for us this time, and will take us to a futuristic city created by the imagination of a little boy named Josh. In “his” future, humanity lives in underground cities protected by domes. People live in a world of developed culture and technology, disease and hunger have been defeated. How can they move through such huge cities, going deep down? Stairs? Of course not, we are in the distant future, they have a network of overhead trains that connect not only different levels, but entire cities, among themselves.
We have put a lot of effort into recreating at least a small part of the upcoming prospects, which may be waiting for us tomorrow. And we need to look forward as boldly and positively as Josh does, because there is nothing more exciting and more unpredictable than the future, blinked and missed something.
Length: 1:30 min
Every child’s imagination holds a unique vision of the future, full of wonder and limitless possibilities. For this project, the team of Hound Studio set out to transform those vivid dreams into an animated short film that could transport viewers to a fantastical world. The task was to recreate the futuristic city of a young boy named Josh-an underground utopia shielded by domes, where hunger and disease no longer exist, and advanced technology connects cities through overhead trains. The challenge was not only to visualize Josh’s optimistic future but to do so in a way that resonated with audiences, blending childhood nostalgia with a hopeful yet plausible vision of tomorrow.
We approached the project by diving deep into the essence of childhood wonder and imagination. Through a combination of cel (frame-by-frame) and 2d animation techniques, we brought Josh’s vision to life with vivid colors, intricate details, and seamless motion. Dome-covered underground cities, interconnected by a network of sleek overhead trains, became the backdrop for a story filled with hope and innovation. To ensure the narrative felt as dynamic as the visuals, we crafted the animation to reflect Josh’s childlike excitement and optimism. Every element-from the bustling cityscapes to the fluid train movements-was designed to evoke a sense of awe and inspire viewers to think boldly about the future.
This project allowed us to rediscover the joy of dreaming about the future through the lens of a child’s imagination. By translating Josh’s vision into a visually stunning and uplifting animation, we’ve created a film that inspires audiences to embrace optimism and curiosity. The result is a heartfelt journey into the possibilities of tomorrow-a reminder that the future is as bright and bold as we dare to imagine it.