Eclipse: Rise of the Mutant World
Siqi Li | Chingyan Yu | Maggie Lin | Xuanzhe Ni | Yutong Cao
Duration: 01:57
Medium: 3D Computer Animation
Film Genre: RPG/Action/Game Trailer
Logline
In a RPG, action based adventure game cutscene, a fearless hero ventures into an uncharted world, only to confront a mutant spider monster, setting the stage for an epic battle of survival and skill
Film
Project Stills
Artist Statement
This piece tells the story of a brave girl and her trusty mechanical pet as they push through a dangerous, mysterious world together. From dark caves to unstable bridges and finally to a haunted castle, each setting reflects the emotional challenges we face like fear, uncertainty, and the unknown. At the heart of the castle, a giant spider monster hides, representing that ultimate fear we all have to face eventually. The girl’s futuristic sword and her pet’s quick thinking show how strength comes from both inner courage and the people (or machines) we rely on. Their bond is what gets them through. This visual journey is really about growing through the tough stuff, how we change, face our fears, and keep going even when things get scary. It’s about teamwork, bravery, and finding light in dark places.
About the Filmmakers
Siqi (Sylvia) Li
Director | Environment and Asset Modeler | Surfacing artist
Siqi (Sylvia) Li is a 3D artist focused on environment and prop modeling, merging technical expertise with imaginative design. Trained in 3D animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, she creates detailed digital environments and assets using tools like Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. Her collaborative approach emphasizes precision and narrative cohesion, whether leading small teams or independently managing projects from concept to completion. Sylvia’s work balances aesthetic innovation with functional realism, driven by a passion for crafting immersive worlds through meticulous attention to detail.
ChingYan (Tiffany) Yu
Character Modeler | Surfacing Artist
ChingYan (Tiffany) Yu is a 3D student focusing on character modeling and texturing. She has strong passion for crafting stylized and game-inspired characters, especially those with anime or fantasy elements. Her work emphasizes clean shapes, expressive forms, and careful material presentation.
She is familiar with tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Toolbag, and has some experience using Marvelous Designer and Unreal Engine for character look development and simple scene previews.
Maggie Lin
Character Animator | Sound Designer | Editor
Maggie Lin is a Chinese-Canadian animator based in Vancouver, with a focus in character animation. She studied 3D Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, where she explored how movement and timing shape emotion and story. In addition to animation, she enjoys editing and shaping the final narrative. Maggie is currently working toward a career in the animation industry, aiming to contribute to visually engaging and meaningful projects.
Tony (Xuanzhe) Ni
Character Animator
Xuanzhe(Tony) Ni is responsible for character animation in project “Eclipse Rise of the Mutant Word”. He devoted himself to give characters and stories a sense of vitality. For him, animation is more than just rigs and graph editor —it’s a way to create emotions, stories, and personal connections. Using tools like Maya and Motionbuilder, he able to explore how animation can turn simple ideas or emotions into something that connect with an audience.
Yutong (Cindy) Cao
VFX | Lighting and Compositing Artist
Yutong Cao is a Vancouver-based lighting and compositing artist. Recently graduated from the 3D Computer Animation program at Emily Carr University of Arts+Design. With a background in digital arts and a passion for cinematic storytelling, she has explored various aspects of lighting and visual effects in both 3D animation and game production. Her work focuses on shaping the emotional tone and visual coherence, bringing scenes to life through mood, color, and atmosphere.
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