„The Girl and the Sword“ is an analog animation project completed in my summer semester of 2025.

With the use of overhead projector sheets, sharpies and acrylic paint, the loop mimics the old animation style of cel animation, which uses cel sheets and cameras to imply movement.

This animation was made during my 4th semester film project class taught by Tim Dübert, in which we were tasked to make an animated loop using analog techniques like stop motion, clay, paper and so on.

This project was the first project that pushed me through several aspects. It pushed me into realizing my passion, my strenghts, my weaknesses, my learning capabilities and my priorities. This was probably the most fun I had during any project. Trying to figure out how I can brute force myself through cel animation without any actual proper tools made me realize that I am tougher than I thought.

It also pushed me through some all nighters.