Fred the Magic Frog
Yulia Yu
Trailer
Logline
Fred can’t perform magic, but he tries to pretend like a magician and help Shirley to grow flowers.
Artist Statement
I love the hands-on process of stop motion—building tiny worlds, crafting puppets, and bringing them to life frame by frame. There’s something magical about seeing their personalities emerge through movement. My stories focus on simple, heartfelt themes like friendship and connection, aiming to bring warmth and joy to all ages. Inspired by studios like Aardman, I explore character interactions that feel real and engaging. For me, stop motion isn’t just a technique; it’s a way to share my love for craft, storytelling, and life’s little moments.
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Credits
Director, Yulia Yu
Storyboard, Alice Li, Yulia Yu
Animator, Yulia Yu
Camera Assistant, Mingyang Pan
Costumes, Alycia Yuk Yen Chan, Natasha Lee, Yulia Yu
Props & Set, Mingyang Pan, Alice Li, Yulia Yu
Lighting Supervisor, Carlo Ghioni
Compositing, Mingyang Pan, Yulia Yu, Ashley Johnsgaard
Sound Designer, Yulia Yu
Technical Support, Gil Goletski, Chris Strickler
Voice Cast
Fred(Frog) – [Yulia Yu]
Shirley(Mouse)- [Alice Li]
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