Project Overview:
A comedic 2D animated short created for my football parody YouTube channel. The animation turns a satirical lens on the 2026 World Cup, featuring a lighthearted take on refereeing decisions and superstar player privilege.
The Storyline:
During a tense World Cup match between Algeria and Argentina, Lionel Messi commits a clear red-card foul on an Algerian player. As the referee steps up to take action, he opens a mysterious manual labeled “VAR Rules.”
The rulebook strictly states:
“If any other player fouls: Show a Red Card. If Messi fouls: Put on a blindfold.”
Without hesitation, the referee follows the manual, blindfolds himself, and blows the whistle to play on!
My Creative & Technical Process:
Scripting & Storyboarding: Developed the comedic timing, gag, and visual pacing.
Character & Scene Design: Designed exaggerated, stylized characters (Messi, the Referee, and the Algerian Player) along with the stadium backdrop.
Full Rigging & Animation: Built fluid character rigs and frame-by-frame animation using Moho Pro.
Audio & Visual Effects: Added dynamic sound effects, crowd ambiance, and visual FX to enhance the punchline.
Software Used:
Moho Pro (Rigging & 2D Animation)
Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop (Asset & Character Design)
DaVinci Resolve (Final Editing, Sound Mixing, & Export)
- 2D Animator
- Character Designer
- Storyboard Artist