Hema Christmas
TV commercial / storyboard & concept artist
Introducing Takkie, the beloved canine companion of the iconic Jip & Janneke tales by the renowned duo of Annie M.G. Schmidt and Fiep Westendorp. Hema, Inspired by the spirit of the holiday season, aspired to deliver a cinematic and heartfelt Christmas commercial. In this heartwarming adventure, Takkie embarks on a thrilling journey, determined to find his way back home after an unexpected separation.
My work
Storyboard
Concept art
Studio Whoohoo! asked me to create the storyboard and concept art for the Takkie character and making visuals for the environments. It was an exhilarating project and a true honor to have been a part of this creative journey!
Takkie Torn and Battered character concept
Takkie Snowy character concept
Takkie Passes Farm early concept art
Takkie on Airport Runway styleframe
Takkie on Airport Runway styleframe
Takkie on Airport Runway styleframe
release: December 2022
Studio Whoohoo!
storyboard & concept art: Joery Verweij
animation & rigging: Nanda van Dijk
animator: Roel van de Sant
compositing: Nina Blaauwbroek, Bas van Bergen, Ruud Kouwenberg
3D: Fabio Steltenpohl, Bas van Bergen, Stef Holtz
visual effects supervision: Ruud Kouwenberg
creative direction: Stef Holtz
technical direction: Bas van Bergen
Credits
DDB Unlimited
producer: Remko Esser
executive creative director: Peter van Rij, Martijn van Marle
account: Maurice Franssen
Production
executive producer: Rogier Sol
director: Roel Boorsma
D.O.P.: Marc de Meijer
art director: Jeroen Echter
editor: Erik Verhulst
sound designer: Earforce
grader: Bart Voorsluis