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2024 - Finalist

Emerging Minds – Understanding Child Mental Health

Finalist 2024
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Emerging Minds

The sound design for Emerging Minds transforms a simple animation into a profound auditory experience that underscores the importance of child mental health. Emm’s inclusive, gender-neutral voice invites everyone to connect, evoking genuine emotions from playful curiosity to thoughtful reflection. Subtle sound effects highlight key concepts, making abstract ideas tangible. Environmental sounds enhance transitions and mood changes, while a dynamic music score aligns with Emm’s emotional journey. It’s a sonic masterpiece that deepens the narrative and engages the audience fully.

Advertising agencyN/A
Creative directorZenon Kohler
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Other Contributors

Emerging Minds
Alicia Ranford
Lisa-Maree Herron
Jocelyn Somerford
Josh West & Will Mortlock

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CD/Supervisor - Zenon Kohler
CG Supervisor/Lighting - Phil Jackson
VFX Artists - Rob Conn, Leyton Brown, Bruno Ribeiro Profeta, Ahmed Nashabe
Animation Director - Ian Anderson
Animation Production - Sarah Taylor & Rylee Bannan

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Sound Design - Michael Thomas & Renee Park
EP - Trelise Blade
Snr Producer - Samara Keune