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Hesperus, the Evening Star, descends to the mortal plane to help Ainsley, a painter full of doubt and disbelief. They learn that they are slowly falling in love with each other, but hide this fact from one another, in fear of rejection.

However, when the Star's mother, Eos, the Dawn, finds out about this budding relationship, she rips them from each other's arms and keeps them away from each other.

A love story told in 5 parts.

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WHEN THE STARS FALL

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Channel dedicated to all production of When the Stars Fall

pre production

animatic, when the stars fall, storyboard

WHEN THE STARS FALL

Intro Storyboard Pass 2

Read more 2nd pass at the opening. Song :: Les Bateaux by Pépite I do not have the rights to use the song, but this is meant to show off the aesthetic and mood of When the Stars Fall.

pre production

animatic, storyboard, when the stars fall

Intro Storyboard Pass 1

Read more 1st pass at the opening. Song :: Les Bateaux by Pépite I do not have the rights to use the song, so it's likely to change in the very final product. However, this is meant to show off the aesthetic and mood of When the Stars Fall.

pre production

CHARACTER REFERENCE || HESPERUS

CHARACTER REFERENCE || HESPERUS

Character reference for Hesperus.

TURNAROUND || HESPERUS

TURNAROUND || HESPERUS

Model sheet for Hesperus.

REFERENCE || HESPERUS (DEUS)

REFERENCE || HESPERUS (DEUS)

Character reference sheet for Hesperus. This is the form they take among the gods.

CHARACTER REFERENCE || AINSLEY

CHARACTER REFERENCE || AINSLEY

Character reference sheet for Ainsley

TURNAROUND || AINSLEY

TURNAROUND || AINSLEY

model sheet for Ainsley

EOS_CHARACTER_SHEET

EOS_CHARACTER_SHEET

CHRYS_CHARACTER_SHEET

CHRYS_CHARACTER_SHEET

TURNAROUND || EOS AND CHRYS

TURNAROUND || EOS AND CHRYS

model sheet for Eos and Chrys

CONCEPT || CAFE ASSETS

CONCEPT || CAFE ASSETS

References for cafe treats

CONCEPT || CAFE ASSETS

CONCEPT || CAFE ASSETS

References for cafe treats

STORYBOARD PANEL || 1

STORYBOARD PANEL || 1

Hesperus grabbing groceries for Ainsley. Their reflection reveals that they are more then they claim to be.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 2

STORYBOARD PANEL || 2

After crying their heart out, Ainsley takes a nap on Hesperus' shoulder. Concern engulfs Hesperus, and they can't help but feel drawn to Ainsley's incredibly resilient soul.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 3

STORYBOARD PANEL || 3

Chrysothemis warns Hesperus about their mother's growing suspicions about their absences. As a member of Helios' court, Chrys heard rumors of Eos' growing concern over her child's whereabouts.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 4

STORYBOARD PANEL || 4

In an attempt to throw Eos off their back, Hesperus returns to the gods more frequently. Ainsley takes notice, and sorely misses Hesperus's presence in their life. After a long absence, Ainsley embraces Hesperus and begs them to never leave them. Hesperus obliges.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 5

STORYBOARD PANEL || 5

For the first time in their eons of existence, the Evening Star does not appear in the night sky. Eos grows frantic and descends to the mortal plane to rip Hesperus away and exiles them for their foolishness.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 6

STORYBOARD PANEL || 6

Feeling betrayed by Hesperus, Ainsley closes off their friends and locks themself in their apartment. Chrys descends and appears before Ainsley in their semi-god form with a chalice of ambrosia, and implores them to save Hesperus from Eos.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 7

STORYBOARD PANEL || 7

Ainsley travels to Elysium and arrives in the Hyperionide's palace. They have an audience with Eos, and begs her to forgive Hesperus. Eos agrees to forgive Hesperus, only if Ainsley retrieves Hesperus themselves and breaks off their relationship.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 8

STORYBOARD PANEL || 8

Ainsley finds Hesperus with help from Chrys, and the two explain the situation with each other.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 9

STORYBOARD PANEL || 9

They embrace one last time before they say farewell to each other.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 10

STORYBOARD PANEL || 10

The ordeal passes, and Ainsley and Hesperus resume their respective lives. Both carry a sense of newfound emptiness.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 11

STORYBOARD PANEL || 11

Eos, seeing Hesperus' discomfort, realizes that she acted hastily and confronts her child. Realizing that they truly love one another, Eos gives Hesperus a potion of mortality, and lets them make their choice between immortality and Ainsley.

STORYBOARD PANEL || 12

STORYBOARD PANEL || 12

Hesperus, now a fully fledged mortal, embraces the love of their life, and the two kiss.

Illustrations

Concept Sketches

Credits

Director

Emily Yang

Producer

Emily Yang

Art Director

Emily Yang

Concept

Emily Yang

Background Artist

Emily Yang

Story Artist

Emily Yang

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