The Bearded Man

The Bearded Man is a short animated video inspired by a real (and ridiculous) South Carolina law stating that men with beards can’t kiss women in public. This partner-based project gave me the opportunity to wear several hats—I wrote the full script, blending facts with humor and fairytale-style storytelling to bring the concept to life. I also edited all of the audio to match the tone and pacing of the animation we created. I animated the opening scene until the 2 second mark, along with everything from the 23 second mark until the end of the video. This contributes to a significant portion of the overall animation. The project was a fun way to explore quirky subject matter while honing my skills in illustration, audio editing, creative writing, and motion design.