The Monk and The Monkey - 2010 Ringling Senior Thesis

[POTCLUVR337]

The monkey looks a little tiny bit like L from Deathnote. . . But that's probably just me. Good job! Loved it :)

[ExtorpidsSuits]

This thoroughly depresses me. I really want to go to Ringling but don't think I can afford it. But comparing the work of their program to state college programs makes state-student work look like shiiiit. :S Obviously there is something more in the price difference.

Anyways- this was amazing! The character designs were fantastic! The only thing that threw me off was the choice of voices used for the characters.

[GiroldiniFrancesco]

@ExtorpidsSuits don't be depressed, as long as you work hard you will get anywhere you want. You just need to stay focused and be determined.

[ExtorpidsSuits]

@GiroldiniFrancesco Yeah, I'll still try. I'm looking into ways to get financial support, what did you do? Did you apply for scholarships, financial aid or some other methods. Financial tips would be greatly appreciated.

I know I could easy get accepted into Ringling- just paying for it seems like a lifetime bummer. Thanks!

[Ninjiangstar]

I can see why he'd get a job at Dreamworks... I mean, just look at Kung Fu Panda 2 for proof, it wouldn't look that amazing without this Giroldini!

[Adinakiram]

Brilliant. It manages to be sleek without losing the cuteness.

[rainingsinger]

Ringling CA seniors, PLEASE HELP!!! I applied the Ringling CA program for this fall, but I was noted that I had been WAIT-LISTED, I'm one of the top 10% on that list, so is there still a high chance for me to get a spot??? How many applicants are normally wait-listed and how many does the CA dept admit annually?? I'm an international applicant, so it's nearly impossible for me to get those information... If anyone knows anything, please help to answer! Thank you so much!!

[GiroldiniFrancesco]

@rainingsinger

I was waitlisted at the time and I was able to get in; I'm not sure about the exact numbers thought.. good luck!

[daloart]

wow, i should learn from this

[possumbuddy]

The story is wonderful. To think of others before yourself.

[TheLoonatic]

Love it, especially the lighting and illumination, sets the mood well in the story.

[Hidethegames]

Apparently, this dude got landed a job at Dreamworks O_O

[GiroldiniFrancesco]

Supposedly he was born in a mental institution, and he sleeps only one hour a night.

[d4wn0ff473]

@GiroldiniFrancesco I believe this :P

[GiroldiniFrancesco]

@Hidethegames

do you know about Tyler Durden?

[Hidethegames]

@GiroldiniFrancesco @ 2nd reply; Um, kind of, why?

[mariomguy]

Best of 2010. The lighting, animation, cinematography, and most importantly the story, were all brilliantly done! It does a lot in 4 minutes!

[Balisong72]

The monkey was lovely.

[noaetyoan]

Beautiful! The light, the expressions, the different point of views, wow!

[dotfanny]

ADORABLE"!!!!!!

[Ichiuto15]

he became a hmong! lol :D

[JulyaJapan]

so cute! i loved it!!

[rmdr]

This should have been a feature film... that was too awesome

[jodi106]

the monkey seemed kinda evil looking in the beginning before we actually see his face.

[yournamehere659]

Isnt ragu the name of that sauce???

[CommentsSurvey]

One of the best short videos I've seen in years; can't wait to see MORE. Keep up the good work, you will go far, young men, very very far. CatherineTodd2 at gmail dot com. * * * * *

[NG15427]

nice!

[grohlman]

awesome..the sounds voices and music reminds me a lot of samurai jack..i dont know if its true but gives the animation that awesome touch :D

im making a animation myself in this style but it will be in 2D i hope it become as good as yours :]

cheers and great job

[guitarplayinmonkey]

Haha fantastic work guys!

I'm actually a relative of Brendan's and heard about this beaut of a short off my grandad! Congratulations on the new job by the way! Looking at this, you all really deserved it! All the best!

[FV0orhees]

beautiful, love the story nad the graphics, was cool!!