Pencatis is a student short film made by 14 talented students of ISAD (Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño de Chihuahua) with the assistance of their mentors Luis Uranga, Luis Ivan Nuñez and Lorenz Foth. The short film tells the story of the life of a Zenzontle bird in the desert of Chihuahua who transitions between the real and spiritual realms, connecting with the marine past of the desert. Lorenz’ involvement: Supervisor, mentor and 3D animator.

An ISAD Production – Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño Chihuahua

Made by ISAD students [TV27 Concursos 2025A].

Director: Diego Ávila

Animation and production: Diego Ávila, Brenda Alcalá, Diego Villa, Héctor Ceniceros, Andrea Morales Balderas, Frida Hernández, Gustavo Campos Cárdenas, Crhistian Natividad, Teri Gallo, Luis Uranga and Lorenz Foth.

Other students involved in concept and writing: Lesly Barrio, Valentina Cisneros, Alexa González, Ananda Valenzuela, Diego Garfio.

Teachers/mentors/supervisors: Luis Ivan Nuñez, Luis Uranga and Lorenz Foth.

Animation technique: 3D and traditional 2D (frame by frame).

The short film is part of a multidisciplinary project called “Ecos del Desierto” which also incudes a collection of furniture projects inspired by the characters, story and setting of the short film. Students involved in product design: Lesly Barrio, Valentina Cisneros, Alexa González, Ananda Valenzuela, Diego Garfio.

POSTER, ANIMATIC AND STORYBOARD

DETAILED STORYBOARD

PREVIZ SCENES / ANIMATION PROBES / ANIMATION BIBLES / ETC.

FURNITURE COLLECTION INSPIRED BY SHORT FILM

PITCH DECK

SCRIPT