Two Lovers Fight for Their Lives in Fantasy Animated Short - CLOUDRISE

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Cloudrise is a breathtakingly touching and inspirational animated short film that was created by Denver Jackson. The film has a fantasy steampunk type of vibe to it, and the story follows two characters named Miko and Tenku as they are faced with the greatest challenge of their lives by fighting to stay together as their burning airship plummets out of the sky after it's attacked.

The project was created over the course of four months, and the creator had no illustration or animation training. His main focus and drive for the project was to tell a great story, and he certainly succeeded. 

Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on their new airship and take the necessary measures to help each other. Hold on to your seat as you witness how far someone is willing to go to rescue the one they love. This is an action-packed short film that ties together various fantasy/science fiction influences.

I really loved this short, and I hope you do too, 

“Breathtaking. One of the best short films I have ever seen.” - Kazu Kibuishi, Author of New York Times Best-Seller Amulet Cloudrise is a short animated film directed and animated by Denver Jackson. It was created in the span of four months from conception to completion. Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on their new airship and take the necessary measures to help each other. Hold on to your seat as you witness how far someone is willing to go to rescue the one they love. This is an action-packed short film that ties together various fantasy/science fiction influences.