24-Hour Animation Contest 2024
Award: 5th Place (500+ Global Submissions)

Team: Nathanich Chantharojwong, Kanghee Kim, Kannitta Thanatrakolsri, Shravani Vasamsetti, Wildy Riftian

Role: Co-Director, Background Artist, Animator

Overview:
Created during the annual 24-Hour Animation Contest for Students hosted by Legends Animated, Betr-AI is a 30-second animated short film crafted under extreme time constraints. The film explores the dynamics of teamwork, competition, and the evolving tools artists use in their creative journeys.

Story Concept:
Betr-AI tells the story of three young artists competing in a challenging 24-hour illustration contest. As they push their creative boundaries together, tensions arise when it’s revealed that one of the contestants has a secret advantage, leading to unexpected twists and reflection on fairness and collaboration.

Recognition:

• Placed 5th out of over 500 global entries, scoring 300 points.

• Represented SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) as graduate animation students.