SLOTH MINDFULNESS GUIDE
Animation
A small sloth gently guides us through his day, from the moment he wakes up until he drifts off to sleep, showing how he brings mindfulness into every moment. Through charming illustrations and soft-paced animation, the sloth meditates everywhere: while hanging from a branch, chewing his leaves slowly, or simply breathing amid chaos. His quiet presence becomes a lesson in being present.
This film is a visual ode to slowness, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and notice - just like the sloth does.
SLOTH MINDFULNESS GUIDE
Illustrated Animation
“The Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness”
Is an unexpected yet gentle journey, following a sloth through a series of light meditations and daily reflections.
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Inspired by The Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness, this short film follows a sloth character placed in various everyday situations. Through each scene, I aimed to create a visual contrast between cluttered, overstimulated frames and those that gradually clear and calm — echoing the inner shift that mindfulness invites.
The main challenge was designing a sloth that strikes the right balance: visually charming, yet intentionally crafted to speak to an adult audience rather than children. The result is a character that invites reflection through stillness, offering a gentle counterpoint to the rush of modern life.
