Departure is a short science fiction film produced by Christopher Barnatt. The film was entirely computer generated in LightWave[8], and features the voices of Helen Aitken as Jevetta and Brian Trueman as Nathaniel. The following links chart the development of the film from concept designs to final shots. JULY 2004: Nathan's head AUGUST 2004: Nathan character sheet AUGUST 2004: Flightcycle model SEPTEMBER 2004: Main set concept design SEPTEMBER 2004: Final balcony set OCTOBER 2004: Main causeway set OCTOBER 2004: Jewelry box NOVEMBER 2004: Jevetta's head DECEMBER 2004: Jevetta: hair-raising choices JANUARY 2005: Jevetta: final character close-ups FEBRUARY 2005: Jevetta: final character sheet FEBRUARY 2005: Opening Shot completed MARCH 2005: Jevetta and Nathan in conversation APRIL 2005: Dialogue Recording JUNE 2005: "I could stay here forever . . . SEPTEMBER 2005: Transformation (SPOILER ALERT!!!) OCTOBER 2005: Final Shot Completed (SPOILER ALERT!!!)

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