THE LADDER

A man ascends the corporate ladder, only to realize he’s becoming just another cog in the machine—selling and promoting the same things as everyone else. This stop-motion short explores the crushing monotony of corporate life, likening it to a slow, existential demise.

Animated at 12 FPS in Stop Motion Studio Pro 2

Materials: Mostly recycled cardboard (set), plastilina with aluminum armature (character)

Project length: 3 weeks