Original short 2D cartoon with synchronized sound, 9:16 vertical, 10 seconds, 4 shots with clean cuts. Completely original characters, story and design that do not resemble any existing cartoon, TV show, film, studio character or mascot. No text, no subtitles, no captions, no title cards, no logos, no watermark anywhere on screen.
ART STYLE – early-1960s hand-drawn feature animation look, strictly flat 2D: sketchy, scratchy black pencil-and-photocopy outlines with visible rough construction lines and broken, uneven line weight; flat, slightly muted cel colors that sit loosely inside the lines (fills drift a little off the outlines); backgrounds painted in loose gouache and watercolor with dry-brush strokes and quick ink scribbles for leaves, bricks and grass; palette of olive green, rust, ochre, slate blue and cream; soft film grain; elegant, naturalistic hand-animated acting on twos. Absolutely no 3D, no CGI, no realistic textures, no anime style.
CHARACTERS (identical in every shot): an elegant elderly lady in an olive tweed suit, pearls and a small hat with a big feather; a plump, proud grey pigeon.
SETTING: a city bus stop by a park with red-brick buildings, black railings and a painted lamp post, soft morning light.
AUDIO OVERALL: an original lively mid-century orchestral comedy score with pizzicato strings, bassoon, clarinet and light brushed snare, warm vintage mono recording with a soft crackle, perfectly synced to the action, with expressive cartoon sound effects. Only wordless sounds, giggles, hums and gasps — no dialogue, no voiceover, no narration, no lyrics, no famous melodies.
SHOT 1 (0–2.5s): A gust of wind lifts the lady's feathered hat off her head; she clutches the air in shock. Sound: a gust, a gasp, a pizzicato tumble.
SHOT 2 (2.5–5s): The pigeon catches the hat, puts it on, and struts proudly along the railing, feather bobbing. Sound: proud coos, a strutting bassoon melody.
SHOT 3 (5–7.5s): The lady narrows her eyes, then calmly opens her handbag and offers a breadcrumb. The pigeon hesitates. Sound: a handbag clasp click, a questioning clarinet trill.
SHOT 4 (7.5–10s): The pigeon trades the hat for the crumb; she puts the hat back on with great dignity and gives the pigeon a small nod. Sound: a happy peck, a dignified 'hmph', a warm orchestral ending.
No text, no subtitles, no captions, no logos, consistent character design in every shot, strictly flat 2D hand-drawn animation.
