Animated short film as a heartfelt wedding anniversary gift.
Brief:
A husband commissioned a custom animated film to celebrate his wedding anniversary, narrating their love story in his native Portuguese — from their first meeting to marriage, parenthood, and beyond.
A husband commissioned a custom animated film to celebrate his wedding anniversary, narrating their love story in his native Portuguese — from their first meeting to marriage, parenthood, and beyond.
Idea:
I crafted a warm, expressive animation that followed their journey through key life moments, blending visual storytelling with the husband’s narration to create a deeply personal keepsake.
I crafted a warm, expressive animation that followed their journey through key life moments, blending visual storytelling with the husband’s narration to create a deeply personal keepsake.
Results:
The film became a cherished gift, moving both the couple and their family, and demonstrating the emotional power of bespoke animation.
The film became a cherished gift, moving both the couple and their family, and demonstrating the emotional power of bespoke animation.

Client: Eduardo Nocetti Croitor
Credits
Written by: Eduardo Nocetti Croitor
Art Direction / Story Boards / Illustration / Animation: Derek R. Douglas