Cortometraje Animado 2D, dirigido a identificar dificultades socio-emocionales, que enfrentan los jóvenes adultos camino a la madurez.

Abstract

The transition from youth to adulthood is a complex stage that involves changes in many levels, from emotional, to social and psychological ones. In young adults between 18 and 30 years old, this process is marked by making important choices, facing new responsibilities and searching for a personal identity. In this context, anxiety emerges as one of the predominant emotions, affecting their well-being, social relationship and professional performance. The present project proposes the development of an 2D animated short film named “Anxious Creatures”, with the objective of show visually and narratively this socio-emotional difficulties. Through audiovisual language and animation, it seeks to effectuate empathy, identify and self-reflect in young adults, while at the same time making the emotional challenges of this stage of life visible. In addition, it’s based on the guide of professionals in mental health and social sciences, who contribute to the development of the plot and the validity of the content. This artistic approach offers a new alternative to address issues of mental health and emotional development in the young adult population, usually underrepresented in the field of contemporary animation.