The bond between two street living kids is tested as they search for a sense of family.

Six year old orphan Kenta and his ten year old friend Makoto team up to search for Kenta's mother, but their journey becomes a test of their extraordinary bond when they discover that the reunion may come at a cost.

What is

Wildheart?

Welcome to Wildheart, our animated film project focusing on childhood, family, and friendship. Our ultimate goal for Wildheart is to create a feature-length film, but we're starting this journey with a set of short films, each a foundational piece that contributes to a greater narrative.

A Time Capsule

Wildheart takes you back to a fictional world inspired by the 60s, an era brimming with innovation. Picture the first Tokyo Olympics, Japan's pioneering bullet train, the introduction of color TVs, and a world of new toys.

Exploring Family Dynamics

At the core of Wildheart is the theme of 'family' during this era of transformation. The 60s redefined family ties against a backdrop of societal shifts. Our story captures the essence of these changes, offering a more subdued yet meaningful reflection on the decade.

Characters

Kenta

The 6-year-old Kenta is energetic, excited, and innocent, viewing the world with a child's eyes. He loves toys, especially the ones Makoto crafts for him!

Makoto

The 10-year-old Makoto takes care of Kenta, helping him navigate the loud and bustling metropolis. She is smart and responsible, almost a bit too serious at times. But having Kenta around, she starts to open up a bit.

Artwork

Socials

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PRODUCTION

DIRECTOR | Marceau Nakayama

PRODUCER | Matteo Paolini

MARKETING MANAGER | Gabriel Juarez

STORYTELLING

STORY | Marceau Nakayama

CINEMATOGRAPHY / VFX | Matteo Paolini

CINEMATOGRAPHY | Marceau Nakayama

WRITING | John Scott, Marceau Nakayama, Jennifer Nicolas

IMAGE ART

CONCEPT ART | Marceau Nakayama

ENVIRONMENT ART | Baptiste Mauger, Matteo Paolini, Adam Isailovic

CHARACTERS

CHARACTER DESIGN | Samual Amar

CHARACTER MODELLING | Phuc Dang

CHARACTER ANIMATION | Thomas Joyce

OTHER

MUSIC & SFX | Yuki Nakayama

GRAPHIC DESIGN  | Kato Design (Kari Priester & Rafael Busmayer)

SPECIAL THANKS

Emmanuel Shiu

Denis Bouyer

Miki Nakayama 

STUDIO

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