"LONEWOLF" Short Film | James Wong
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design 2020 Grad Film
"LONEWOLF" is a 2D animated short film. It is about a lonely wolf who encounters an enormous mirror that creates projections of his traumatic past. Little Wolf wanders around a dark space searching for a reason and purpose of his existence.
Created by James Wong (Me)
Music by sleepmeld
Sound design by Anthony McKee
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Alot of people don't realize this, but wolves are gentle, shy, and anxious around humans. They crave companionship of their own kind but are very wary of humans. It was probably unintentional in your animation but it really reflected that aspect and I liked it. I've never been bullied like this for my art so I can't relate. But I can relate to being a lone wolf and not fitting into society. Beautiful animation and story. Great job!
Yeah... Sure...
@@X-3181 ・・・(눈∀눈;)
Nothing she said was particularly not wrong-
I saw what happened on twitter, i'm sorry about what happened, but i just wanna say that, it's amazing. Is easy to see that you put a lot of yourself in this masterpice, a lot of love, dedication, and atention, and that's why i would like to thank you, for let us watch it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What happened?
@@shimmy6215 why do you want to know if was obviously something that made the artist feel bad?
I know it's no time but really wanna know what happends cus I wanna know cus this was sad ;-;
@@JakeCari do you think its wrong to be curious in situations like such?
Wait what happened
I think many of us, those who quietly sat through class and peacefully scribbled random things during recess, can relate to this.
Also, I don’t believe bullies have any idea how much damage they’re doing, nor even care. It’s a pain stronger, by orders of magnitude, than the meager fleeting satisfaction of controlling another child. To a creator, it’s hours of effort and a piece of their soul, gone to waste; for the bullies, it’s just another routine power play.
It’s rather telling how victims grow up to have crushing self-esteem issues, sometimes even commit suicide; while perps don’t even remember their names.
They have no hobbies, no joy in life so they are jealous. They are bitter and miserable.
They ruin other's work because they are incapable of expressing their feelings.
Also yes can not understand what are they doing either.
They know all right. Bullies derive pleasure from cutting down "freaks", " dorks" and other ones who don't fit in. They know the weak ones don't have any friends backing them up and so are easy to pick on and put down.
I can sadly relate to that.
Find your fire and truck it
@@aunabreslingaming3279 thank you for the advice, now I put all the bullies in the truck and set it on fire, what's next ?
As a non-furry who also draws anthropomorphic cartoon animals I relate so heavily to this as I also got bullied for drawing those things.
Damn this is making me tear up. It really shows that even though there’s gonna be assholes in the world that will treat you like dog shit, there’s still people in this world that love and accept you for who you are
As someone who has battled with suicide ideation for years now I can say that this was a blessing to see. I am thankful that you made this and even more that you are still here with us. I hope my writing can have as great an impact as your animation has on so many viewers already!
This video literally had me in tears. In school I was invisible. Sure I had a few friends, none that I'm still in contact with. the feeling of not belonging still creeps up from time to time. I loved this video. ❤
I can relate to this film because I was bullied badly because I was different, I really liked the animation a lot. It's so beautiful and fun to watch. The story is hands-down the greatest stories I've seen in animation, thank you James Wong for making such a beautifully animated short film
I showed this to my college presentation for the "Understanding the Self" project with all your credits, and now they feel that emotional path that they never realize that I'm going through, thank you for making this amazing animation, I hope you're doing well there bro
What you get on the presentation
Thank you for created this beautiful piece.
This is related to me so much since my elementary school time was kinda fuck.... I was depressed a lot....
But since I went to the highschool, things changes. I found the best friends of my life there and finally being happy after long time of depressing.
again, thank you so much and I wish you found happiness out there with love of your friends and family!
Đồng bào ớiiiiiiiiii =))))
Same
"All it takes is one bad day"
This animation, this beautiful, wonderful, well-made animation that shows the absolutely worst circumstances being risen above on: Bugs Bunny's *NO*
What was I thinking when I wrote this?
This shows that independent animation is indeed possible, such an amazing result
I'm glad he finally found the correct people ❤️ the ones that can appreciate the art
This works on so many levels. As one that suffers periods of deep depression the Covid 19 lock down made many, Lone Wolves. Even the bullying of one that could easily kill them, the Wolf shows restraint. Our species has a long record of hate against those they envy or show kindness, being seen as weakness.
And every now and then there is someone who does not show restraint
One of the best anti-bullying animations I've seen! So happy you were able to find friends and/or loved ones to care about you, and hope you continue to do well throughout your art journey! ^^
Wow, I didn't know some schools had such cruel people...I was never bullied like that whenever I was a child who drew....In fact I never got bullied.... Hearts to all who have been bullied even though I haven't....
I went to the hospital because one time I was bullied, and now I always need therapy and I have anxiety, finished off with ADHD, just because i was a kid who like to drew at school
Why doesn't this already have 10 million views
Simply amazing sound design holy moly.
That feeling of dreamy, distant space...
I relate to the ousting from others like this dear wolf has been through. Especially once sixth grade came and all my troubles began then. Lone wolves like myself can go on to spite those who wronged us by still existing. I wish I had proper friends like he did in film. Could be why I craft names and bios for OC's to pass the time on earth.
Imaginary friends are underrated
We have the same profile picture. We are now brothers and there is nothing you can do about it.
@@malixon9963 On god. 👌
@@malixon9963Sorry but that's the most pathetic thing I've ever read.
Casi lloro, esta hermoso el video, te quedo genial y valoro el esfuerzo con el que hiciste la animación, te quedo increíble, esta muy bonito y amo el personaje principal ♥️, sigue así
For the people like "Why are they furries?" Is because odd ones out tend to be depicted as animals while 'normal' tend to be depicted as humans.
As someone that was heavily bullied for 8 years straight, this is super relatable. I was super lonely when I was super young, the only escape mechanism I had was drawing a lot, it usually made me happy. I was mentally and sometimes, physically bullied. It's been 4 years since the bullying have stopped but, I'm still trying to recover from my terrible childhood trauma, and to become such an amazing animator. You made me have even another inspiration and a reason to keep fighting and realize my childhood dream.
Thank you so much for creating this masterpiece, I hope you have a nice day/night and stay safe
This was fantastic! I love the art, I love the music and how surreal it was, but yet also very grounded and relatable. Almost too relatable (felt very close to home) and I cried for pretty much the entire thing which means I loved it. Lol! Great job on this! This very much correlates with a lot of my own life lessons.
Assholes exist everywhere. Find the friends who make you feel like a rockstar.
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Wow the symbolism in this is insane. Everything was thought about. I love how what once drove him to the age, when he realizes it’s worth, is what lights the way back. Literally in tears 😭💗
I rarely see a lot of animations that get me reduced to tears. This has been the first time I've full on sobbed watching an animated short purely because of my own experiences. It also helps that I also saw myself as that wolf, making me relate to it on a deeper, personal level.
I wasn't physically bullied but I certainly felt the mental anguish that wolf must've felt with his bullies. It hurts so much to think about but even still, there are still ways for us. There will eventually come people who will come to accept and love you for what you were once hurt for doing.
There are good times to come and there will be people who will enjoy your work and your company, you just need to keep going even if the way is foggy.
Watched this a while back and its still a masterpiece this deserves SO MUCH BETTER
That was beautiful! Shows us all an important lesson. About how some people will make you hate what you love doing, and how some make you feel loved by telling you what you do is truly remarkable! Thank you for this 💖💖💖
The amount of visual story telling and thought that went into this animation was absolutely breath taking, though I’ve never been bullied and just more felt alienated by my classmates, it must have been a terrible experience to go through. I’m glad their was reassurance at the end and I hope you found people who except you for who you are.
It is a subject that is sometimes hard to understand, but the truth is that you will never be alone, there will be people who will value you for who you are and for your gifts and who will never hurt you.
I send you a strong and huge dragon hug and this hero will be protecting you, if you ever want to bother those wretches who did you a lot of damage or if you get to be in danger.
As someone who often drew in class, and wasn’t really treated well because of it, I relate to this quite well… thankfully over time I met people who appreciate what I do, and it feels wonderful… I’m glad the years of sadness and fear are behind me now… and I hope that for you, your path gets better too. It sucks when people just don’t understand why the things you do are so important to you… but it’s wonderful when you meet people who really care and do everything to keep you going… this is a work of art mate, and you should be very proud of it.
Que Lastíma lo que te pasó cuando eras Niño... cuándo yo era niño núnca tuve problemás así.. pero este vídeo es una Carta de amor para Inspirar aquellos que han sido lástimados algúna vez por alguíen... lo mejor de todo es que siempre es mejor confíar en aquellos que siempre estarán para tí seas un buen artísta o no
This was so beautiful. I honestly cried at the end. Thank you for making this. I wasn't an artist in school, but I was an outsider. And Iknow how being picked on like this can make you feel. Again. Beautiful work. Thank you so very much for sharing it.
So heart touching 💕
I’m just glad that there are still fellow fluffs that also supports him
I was mute for a decent chunk of my life so I spoke through my scribbles and poetry. Though every teacher wanted to dope me up because I wasn’t paying attention to them, given punishments for no reason, set up for failure. Then the kids used me as a scapegoat, blaming me for their problems and I was considered a “troublemaker” whether I was guilty or innocent I was in trouble. they found joy in desecrating my artwork and pushing me to just off myself because I’m useless. So when I reached my teens I just said fuck it and started stealing and pickpocketing. It’s funny really how unchecked childhood trauma can snowball into chaos. Well done on the animation and I hope whoever is struggling knows this:talk to somebody if something is really bothersome, it’s okay to be open about your feelings. I love you and I’m proud of you!
So amazing I love the art style of this I cried so much I loved it
this is seriously underrated. It's well animated, good short story telling, and from what i can see, a lot of effort. I'd say u deserve more honestly
Absolutely amazing work, and such an emotional message
This film is quite relatable and well-portrayed. The characterization and symbolism is incredible.
This is why I hate bullies. They cause so much damage and they don’t understand the consequences for their actions. This is why I’m nice to everyone and don’t judge because everyone has a story
I thought this drawing was very beautiful, how this story is very depressing and that in the end everything works out. Our reality is sometimes very cruel than we imagined, but if we have good people, it would make great company in life.🥺
For me, it's like the King of the Sea would say: "That hurt, a little~" 😌
I saw this animation when I had an Class of the bullying prevention, and this is Beautiful ✨
Such a pretty and inspiring film.
I liked the color palettes or harmonies you used in each scene. Looks great!
I’m so glad the lonely wolf final found people who appreciate him so much.❤
Amazing animation. Don't feel bad about what happened, there are people everywhere who love you and will support you ♥️
This actually made me cry. It was put together so beautifully.
Honestly it's so sad the amount of awful things kids will do to each other in school for little to no reason. It can be really hard, especially when you feel you can't really get away from it or your escapes are taken away from you. It is great that the little wolf in this animation was able to find people that accept and care for them. I can say from experience how helpful it is to have at least one person in your corner during things like that. When you are left alone during things like this it can be hard to fight it and not just succumb to the negative feelings that come about because of it.
I honestly wish things like this didn't happen, that schools were more able to put a stop to it and deal with it, and that bullies didn't feel they need to hurt others to feel good themselves.
This old wolf has gone through that pain and Im not really sure I have moved past it even now. I would love to know that young wolves like this never have to go through things like that or at least are able to have the support they need to make it through with pride and acceptance.
Oh this is so beautiful. It completely moved me to tears because I know just how terrible it feels to be alone, even when in a crowd. This just resonated with me so personally with the fact that there are wonderful people in this world and that there's still hope❤❤❤
Almost the same thing happened to be when I was a kid. I was a kid working on my first novel and a bully swiped it off my desk. And the trauma of that made me stop writing all together for awhile. Thankfully, I write now as an adult
I have a hard time watching anything emotional. This video broke me, but it was very good. Good job. Thank you for making this.
This short is without a doubt a wonderful masterpiece. The animation and characters are really stylized and the mood of it is really well told. This really inspires me to create things that make you happy and keep moving forward. I love this so much, thank you so much for this. ❤❤❤
Had this saved for so long and finally got around to watching it... I did NOT expect this to be so good like HOLY SHIT I shed actual tears
This deserves all the love in the world! Keep up the amazing work 🐙❤️
This is amazing and all I can say is that I’m glad I found this.
I can totally relate to this. I've been bullied before. Struggled upon my journey. I do have one goal in mind and keep at it beyond expectations. You got this my friend! Keep moving forward!
You're one of the artists I look up to the most. I absolutely love this, it's so heartfelt.
It’s a crime that this only has 90k views within two years of release.
A lovely animation, our family and friends are always there to pick us up.
This beautiful short says a lot WITHOUT any words, the actions spoke louder. I wanted to hug the wolf & be his best friend. ❤
本当に泣ける...良い話をありがとうございます❤
To be honest i can releate to this. Getting bullied to the point that you want to fight back but can't because we're too sensitive. I remember my pretty tough time at school back from Middle School to High School and fighting back from the bullies but at least its not that anymore. Im glad im moving on from my troubled past in school.
Que animação linda! Esse final eu quase chorei!!
God this is so sad :(
I never experienced bullying but i guess it feels hurtful
Also the animation is so fluid omg
Having grown up with Autism, I too was often a victim of traumatic bullying, and I heavily considered taking my own life. What really sucks is even though I was capable of acting Neurotypical, they used by diagnosis as a scapegoat to gaslight me and make my life miserable in my youth, and the teachers who were supposed to help me, neglected my well being.
With the help of my closest relatives, I've overcome this past trauma of mine. It's something I wouldn't wish upon anyone.
this was beautiful. i loved the visual of the path being extended through the pages of art. as an artist, art keeps me going through tough times and so it resonated with me very well.
There should've been an epilogue where the bullies got called out. Hard.
One thing I understood is that you will always fall into a deep darkness, whether it is because of someone or something, but there will always be something that will help you get out of it...
i am loving the like to dislike ratio on this..
This animation clearly shows up that loneliness is only something temporary. We'll all find true friendship sooner or later 😉😉
I’ve always love your work, and I hope to be good as you :3
you really inspire me to make animation!
keep up the great work :)
This is relatable in all shapes and forms. Mainly if someone thinks, behaves and acts differnt in a harmless way.
Meisterwerk. Atemberaubende emotionale Entwicklung und sehr gut visualisirter Bruch der emotionalen Stufe. Das Sinnbild in diesem Notizbuch zu Geschikt zu verstecken ist sehr gut gelungen ein sehr großes Lob von meiner Seite bitte weitermachen.
Something I learnt very fast in being a personal artist is thst not everyone is gping to like it, think ots good or cool or ecen give good comments on your work. But equally i learnt that there is always someone out there who will love seeing your work and will enjoy doing it with you.
I thank a few of the peoplw in my childgood school for also being creative and I thank my friends online who also supported my work.
My "friends" at the time would do light jabs at my work and i would ignore it because i knew when i showed my friends Pip, Kurtis and Ellie, they would all look at it and say 'oh wow' or 'that look good' and then they would either sit and doodle with me, or show me their stuff.
My online friends would male art and tag me to show what they did and vise versa.
And to this day any work they gave me as a gift has been neatly placed away with my own so that one day i can pull it all out again and do a bit more.
I still doodle now, but i can confidently draw without someones criticism putting fog over it.
That is the best film i ever watched and it was very heartbreaking about a wolf getting bullied and felt isolated and i know i felt that way when i was very isolated and my head think that people didn't like my art at school but, i can't let that these mean comments on my head, and i just keep continue drawing on my paper and ignore these comment on my head. Also, great film @GAMUBEAR, you're the best
Poor baby... I nearly cried in this video 🥺 so emotional, I love it 💙🥺
I can truly relate. After 39 years of my life when i look back i can only find enourmous bully i received in my school from both classmate and seniors and teachers.... It just made me almost a ram.
I just dont want to remember thise dark days.
They bullied me , hit me kick me every day and i have to digest it. If i tried to bully somebody, harsh response came against me but when i was bullied i found no support from nobody.
Those were the darkest day of my Life. Now i understand after so many years that i was in severe depression then just because of regular bully in school like everyone's punching bag.
I eas again bullied in post graduate college from the same kind of people eho bullied me in school....
This time also i am helpless...
I was always a lonely man. Recently i lost my parents.
Now i am alone in the world.
I don't care if i die....
This animation deserves a lot more ~
This is absolutely amazing. I almost cried when I watched this. Keep up this amazing work ❤️
tears this is powerful in ways I can barely express.
I hated school so much because of stuff like this - and yes, I used to draw all the time to help get through it. We should abolish and redesign schools converting them into something like gardens where kids can walk and learn and listen to teachers, no more sitting down.
People did this to me throughout schools, I'm glad he found some supportive people in his life.
Video 👍
Bullying should be severely punished and despised. Unfortunately, those who suffer mental suffering from bullying are more likely to be despised. That makes me sad as well as angry.
As someone who has been bullied for many long years, this portrais the feeling quite acurtaly. It fucking hurts. A lot. And there are always dumb people who do these kind of things. Luckily ive never had suicidal thought but I went through a long depression shich ended up taking years of my life because in that time I wasnt able to do much of anything..
Its important to not let the haters win. Keep you head up, focus on positve thing. And dont let it come to bulliyng. I lesrned that its really important to establish boundaries. Especially early on. I hate confrontation but when someone, anyone, does sth to you, that you dont like, make sure they know they overstepped their boundaries.
Good luck out there ❤
GAMUBEAR This is something really beautiful and sad. I confgratulate you for this masterpiece
*this is too good to be this unnoticed*
This animation was sublime. Kudos
Some of these look like soul eater characters! Very nice work of art, love the colors!
An absolutely wonderful animation short!👏👏👏👏 Resonated with the character very much👍👍
I wanna listen to the soundtracks on loop so badly
This animation its so good, makes me feel a lot of inspiration and emotions, you're awesome ♥️♥️
moral of the story is find yourself a big ole huggable wolf
this is so underrated omg this needs way more attention
I still feel really happy I got to be a part of this
He deserves being happy
I’ve never experienced bullying and yet, I understand this animation so much. It’s just sad how mean people can be in this world, but you can find people who love you very much.
Some never will find that…. Some are stuck alone forever
He deserved to be loved...
Wow this is really good! Its so well animated
I feel bad for him, he's traumatized
This is the most beautiful short film I've ever seen.❤
Very cute, well done :)
I'll be a teacher soon and I will do anything within my power to stop bullying in school!
Thank you for doing that! ;_; good luck !! 💕