THEODORE
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THEODORE
A 2D animation storyboard about Theodore, the cat
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SKETCHBOOK
TOOLS USED
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
TEAM
Sameer
Merlin
Sukruth
Vaibhavi
Adithya
Theodore is a storyboard about a playful yet sentimental housecat who experiences love, loss, and moving on. It follows Theodore Meowington as he accidentally destroys his beloved toy, Moe, and spirals into a dramatic, dreamlike grief. Through a surreal musical sequence, he mourns his loss before snapping back to reality, where a new toy helps him move forward. Blending humor and emotion, the story explores attachment, heartbreak, and the fleeting nature of childhood innocence.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
MOE- Rat
SKETCHES & ITERATIONS
Moe is Theodore’s cute, lifeless best friend—a simple woolen gray rat with a long tail and minimal details. Despite his simplicity, he holds deep sentimental value for Theodore, accompanying him through countless playful adventures.
THEODORE- Cat
Theodore is a playful and dramatic ginger housecat who loves his toys deeply. Energetic yet sentimental, he forms strong bonds but moves on just as quickly.
SKETCHES & ITERATIONS
FINAL CHARACTER DESIGN
MOE
TURNAROUND SHEET
THEODORE
BUNNY DOLL
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BACKGROUND DEVELOPMENT
BG 1: Stage for performing
The cat starts to play the piano (nostalgic)
BG 2: Breezy meadows
The cat and the rat eat food as a picnic in an open space.
BG 3: Picnic in open space
The cat and the rat play and dance in the meadows, on a breezy morning- 9AM
BG 4: Sunset beach view
The rat leans over on the cat, sunset 6PM
SKETCHES
STORYBOARD
Time: 12:00 pm
Frame 1
Scene 1: Intro- Theo playing with moe
Scene 1
Frame 2
Scene 1
Frame 3
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Wide/ full shot
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Theo giggling
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Playing & jumping around
Scene 1
Frame 4
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Theo holding moe in his hand and biting its head.
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Light meows
Scene 1
Frame 5
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Theo pulling moe and ripping the stitches.
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Close up
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Low angle, focusing on tearing action
Scene 1
Frame 6
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Theo’s shocked face as he rips moe’s head
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Zoom in
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Sudden dimming of light, mood shifts
Scene 2: Realization & tears
Frame 1
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Theo sits with moe’s head on the floor, realising he killed moe.
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Faint sobbing
Scene 2
Frame 2
CUTS TO
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Theo’s eyes fills with tears
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Extreme close up
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Dolly movement, creates intimacy
Scene 3: Dream sequence
Frame 1
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Cuts to dream world, theo in a suite playing piano remembering moe.
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Bright spotlight shining on theo
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Faint music, sad
Scene 3
Frame 2
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Theo’s paws on piano keys, playing music.
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Soft melody, faint cry
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Intense
Location: Picnic in forest
Scene 3
Frame 3
Frame 4
Scene 3
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Flashback memories with moe- picnic time together.
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Mid shot
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Bright & sunny
SHIFTS TO
Scene 3
Location: Sunny meadow
Frame 5
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The times when he ran around sunny meadows with his lovely friend in hand.
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Wide shot
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Bright & sunny
Location: Sunset beach
Frame 6
Scene 3
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The memories begin to push him lower and lower. His voice grows louder as he sings the final notes of his goodbye melody.
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Wide shot
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Bright & sunny
Frame 7
Scene 3
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Theo and Moe hand-in-hand, flying across the sunset sky.
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Wide shot
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Slow crescendo of the piano melody.
Location: Bedroom
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Music intensity at its peak, theo singing a high note.
Scene 4
Frame 1
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Theo screeching loudly with Moe’s head on the floor.
Scene 4
Frame 2
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Person comes in and gives a new toy- 'bunny'.
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Theo eager
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Up shot
Scene 4
Frame 5
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Theo’s POV of moe landing.
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New bunny doll lands in front of Theo.
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Down shot
Scene 5: New friend
Frame 1
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Theo jumping onto the new bunny, pushing Moe behind him.
Scene 5
Frame 2
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Theo happily playing with the new bunny.
CREDIT ROLLS IN
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Credit song
Post credit scene
Scene 5
Frame 3
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Accidently rips off the ear while playing.
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Lound ripping sound
Scene 5
Frame 4
Theo with a piece of the bunny’s ear in his mouth, realizing what he has done.
Scene 5
Frame 5
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Starts to cry again
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Extreme close up
THE END