Type Cast

Custom Typography, Animation, Research
2020

Type Cast is a short digital play performed as a constructed dialogue between two individuals, each wearing typographic clothing in conversation with each other. Conceived and directed by John Pobojewski, the piece explores the relationship between letters, personality, emotion, and stereotype. Throughout the dialogue, the two actors challenge each others’ expectations and begin to lose faith in their mental image of what the other stands for—both for the good and the bad.

My contribution to the piece is four stop motion typographic garments made from crumpled and scanned paper that pull together and break apart the words Never, Always, My Regret, and My Fury.

Credits


John Pobojewski: Concept, Design, Direction, Animation, Audio


Zach Minnich: 3D, Animation


Leah Wendzinski: Animation, Cinematography


Alyssa Arnesen: Design


Nick Adam: Typeface Design


Wade Schaaf: Movement Direction


Vernon Gooden: Performance


Lauren Hermann: Performance


Designed while at Span

Recognition


Tokyo TDC: Annual Awards—2021


Communication Arts: Typography Annual 11—2021


Typeforce 11—Co-Prosperity Sphere, 2020