The Mysterious Box

Alexander Gutting

Weston, MA

BFA (Motion Design & Animation)

Advisor: Dan Pejril

3D animation
2 min 55 sec
Link to The Mysterious Box

A boy buys an old chess set at a sidewalk sale for a dollar and goes to a chess table in the park to set up the pieces. During the game, he notices something very unusual and what happens next amazes the boy as he sees his dream come true. I learned how to play chess at a young age. When I was seven years old, I read the book Checkmate! My First Chess Book by Garry Kasparov, a Chess Grandmaster. I taught myself to play and then joined after-school clubs where I could play against others. I eventually participated in a chess tournament where I won a first-place trophy and realized how important the game of chess is to me. Chess has taught me how to focus and expanded my self-confidence and creativity. This story stems from my love of chess and my desire to create intriguing storylines. I hope The Mysterious Box evokes a feeling of wonder and connects with the audience's own passions.

Artist Bio

Alexander Gutting is a senior at the University of Connecticut pursuing a BFA in Digital Media Design with a concentration in Motion Design and Animation. During high school, Alex developed a strong interest in creating videos and animation, and he took four semesters of video production as well as 3D motion/design classes. At UConn, he volunteers at UCTV where he records and edits high-quality film projects. During the summer of 2023, Alex worked as an intern at a medical lab equipment manufacturing company, where he helped create explainer video content for the company's website. Alex is driven by his passion for creating 2D/3D animations and motion graphics. He also enjoys filming and editing impactful projects such as mini-documentaries and producing digital music. Outside of digital media creation, Alex enjoys long-distance running, traveling, and playing chess.

https://www.alexandergutting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergutting

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