When Terry, a retired paleontologist, loses his most prized possession, he’s determined to do anything to get it back. His adventure doesn’t come without obstacles—the biggest one being a small, spiteful hermit crab, Mupp. In search to fill their respective voids, they unearth something they never knew could be found in the sand.
Overview
’Stached
Short
| Coming Soon
Extras
inspiration + development
’Stached is inspired by a personal story deeply rooted in loss and regained hope. It navigates the difficulties of letting go and reminds us that sometimes all we need is a nudge in the right direction. The film evolved over time, initially focusing on a newfound love. Along the way, we realized there was a deeper, more impactful underlying message and landed on something even better—a story about the very delicate and personal journey of grief that underscores the power of meaningful relationships.
Terry is, in fact, based on a real individual. Though it wasn’t his fairytale ending that caught our attention, but rather the tribulations and anguish faced as he trekked up his own mountain of self discovery. Adding Mupp created the perfect juxtaposition; their interaction revealed how different yet deeply connected they are. Two disparate souls in search of something similar. Little did they know finding each other would change everything.
Details
Details
Runtime: 6-8 minutes
Motion Picture Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure Drama
Language: Non-Dialogue
Country: USA
Release Date: Coming Soon
Cast + Crew
Created by: Kelly Farmer, David Romani II, Sofia Soldevila
Directed by: Sofia Soldevila
Produced by: Michael Zucker
Executive Producers: David Romani II, Jim Albarano, Clyde Hohenstein, Rafael Soldevila Casals, David Romani
Head of Story: Sofia Soldevila
Head of Design: Kelly Farmer
Head of Business Ops: David Romani II
Music Composition: Corey Wallace
Character Design: Kelly Farmer, Paula Jiménez Bueno, Chioma Iloegbunam,
Sonia Sánchez, Peter Slattery
Concept Art: Kelly Farmer, Paula Jiménez Bueno, Chioma Iloegbunam,
Sonia Sánchez, Peter Slattery
Storyboards: Oliver Holguin
Additional Storyboarding: Ally Sedlock
Modeling: Serenity Dean, Eryn Katz, Devonna Mueller, Amina Muench, William Winkler
Texturing: Omar Hesham, Devonna Mueller
Rigging: Jack Thompson
Production Manager: Jennifer Rozycki
Thanks
We are so grateful for all of our Kickstarter backers. Without you, this production would not be possible. Thank you!
Victoria Lyons
Daniela Bao
James Gregg
Carlos Puig Padilla
BackerKit
Olímpia Rey
Marina G. Brink
Julia Moellmann
Eva Vilallonga
Rafael Soldevila Jr.
Rafael Soldevila
Carlos Jericó
Paulina Larese de Santo
Elena Soldevila
A. Bardera & M. Creixell
Monica Selles
Sergey Kochergan
Tomaso Brezzi
Guillermo de la Fuente
Joe & Barbara Vargo
Ana Esteve
Susana Gallardo
Inma Miquel
The Oravec Family
Isabel Criado
Sergio A. Sandoval Berrocal
Robert Bradley Gee
Oscar Pierre
Roi Horn
Gabriela Navarro
Sol Sorcher
Clara López
Justine Wright NZ
Francesca Santini
Barbara & Jeff Wahlbrink
Barbara Romani
Laurie Dombrowski
Ray & Kristen Hohenstein
Macarena Pastor
Loise-Anne Gahol
Michael Romani
Marisa Bayer
Willie Farmer
Jillian Michel
Mark Brangstrup Watts
Sara Shanahan
Chiqui
Marta Mateu Vilalta
Paco Closa
J. C. Ventin
Paola Ventin
Pepe Raventos
Michael & Brittany Falchini
Maria Diaz-Morera
Inés Blanco de Tord
Pepe Amusategui
Clyde Hohenstein
Carlo & Debra Falchini
Erika Buffa
Linda Galloway
Eli, Ainslie & Beatrice Illig
Mary Kerr
Barbara Poppert-Holland
Ryan Chu
Kara & Michael Haller
Elisa Castañer
Marc Mueller
Jose Manuel Canals
Rebeca Diaz Gonzalez
Madhan Rajan
Mercedes Muzquiz
Mary Rich
Isabel Suque
The Sakmar Family
Kim Gromoll
Cristina Castañer
Carlo Camargo
Jennifer Rose Rozycki
Niki Gongadze
Julie Cunningham
Aaron Fried
Alejandro Closa
Tom Moravsky
Eduardo Holgado
Travis Peagler
Julio Barreto Jr.
Ferran Guedea
Adriana Saman
Pol Lezcano
Hope Wahlbrink
Eduardo Interiano
Marta Fuste Lazcano
Franco Aquino
Stuart Richards
Anne Harpster
Yana Rial
Jacinto Salami
Lidia Guzmán Fernández
Earl Grout
Amaka Iloegbunam
Luther Tollefson
Lisa Phillips Visca
Olivia & Roman Damin
Wink Winkler
Jennifer Lehman Keir
Ita Fabregas
Joseph Houser
Clare Shepherd
IMO Frances & John Romani
Elena Solsona
Bettina Farreras
Maria Bartolomé
Jen Sorcher
Aaron King
Carrie Law
Renny Damin
Beth Falchini
Mariana Espitia
Dalerys Gonzalez
Omar Alvarez
Daniel Pujol
Svitlana Kyfiak
Carles Sansa
Lisa Slippy
Jessica Lyon
William Mosher
P.F. McCracken, III
A.Y. Barker
Aaron Bilgrad
Annette R. Barber Kaufman
Eugenio Marin
Carolina Baena Rocasolano
Santiago Sarquis
Ignacio Villén Alonso
David Villa de Vasconcelos
Gonzalo Alvarez de Toledo
Jacobo Mingorance
Katie Johnston-Smith
Bruce & Bonnie Hahn
Nikki Paronish
Maria Dominguez
Abe Sorcher
Melody Ray
Brittany Kent
Angela D. de Budalles
Carlos Picó
Andrew Hwang
Lori Alperin
Harry Stoner
Tata Casellas
Edwin & Vicky Pinto
J. Fether & J. Rockwell
William K. Leung
Linda DeWitt
Jordi Ginjaume
Mitch Glazier
Michael Adjmi
Karen Agresti
Gabriel Calderón
Gail Stoltz
Sharlene Jazwinski
The Reeder Family
Vanessa Luedtke
Becky Snively
Camila Chicas
Josep Soler
Isabel Gonzalez
Justin D. Buzzard
Tim Benijts
Francesco Brezzi
Javier Morales
Román Macià
Andrés Soldevila Casals
Mayi Closa
Loli Soldevila
Guillermo Salarich Ferrer
Ashley Nagaki
Andrés Soldevila
Aida Casamitjana
Olga Soldevila Casals
Fernando de Palacio
KS Shanti
Hilary Hauck
Stephanie Tilden
Lavina Lim
Rosaura Marsiñach Frisach
Sole Bassó
Annette Romani
Danea Koss & Family
Daan Rijnkels
griefHaven
Mark & Sue Conrad
Becky & Ralph
Brian Burkholder
Paula Vich
Matthew Orante
Neus H. Roura
Maria Myers Urbain
Allison Moran
Sebastian & Quentin Cuomo
Cris Cordero
Andy Pavlik
Elizabeth Trammell
Beatriz Ensenat
Marcel Yunes
Preston Lehman
Caro Rodriguez
Emilie Dajer
Mary Jo Roberts-Braisted
Jennifer Erculiani
Heather Cecere
Caroline Wilson
Dylan Gruse
Adriana Peyrí
Nina & Themos
John Roche
Juan Moreno
Bill Baber
Edward Farmer
Halia
Virginia Cirera
Yasemin Kosereisoglu
P. Albiol & D. de Dueñas
María Jesús Mauricio
Carly Schwartz
Daniele Boni
Virginia Kelly
Julia Reger Suque
W. Griffin Snyder
Rohan Grover
Dan Schelkun
V. Schelkun & P. Iacovelli
Malia Bence
Joe Sack
Oxana Luky
Nicolas Joleaud
Juliette Pouchol
William Hoch
Luis Escobar
Rebekah Skaran
Carlota Artigas
Dani Sandler
Anthony Wee
Olivier Bertrand
Carlo & Margot
Gemma Coll
John Miyasato
Daniel Ma
Hannah Shaknovich
Diana Fay Williams
Lucas Camps Tiffon
Marc Vila Castro
The Trombo Family
Ali Fouladi
Emily Binder
Jess Patton
Jim Albarano
Irene Erculiani & Family
IMO Drew Brown
Angela Lubert
Beverly Fahr
Adam Strait
Lynne Renee Jaymes
Brenda Jones
Matthew “Houdini” Gregorio
Matthew Taket
Melissa M. Tonkin
Daniel Chin Fong
Catherine Hull
Clara Struthers
Stuart Lofthouse
Denise Eck
Nancy & Herm Clauto
Judy Grigg
Shivang Naik
Nancy Yauneridge
Mike Berkey
Andrew Eck
Lisa Zdunczyk
Brian Eck
Isabel Fabra Abella
Brandon Spencer
Justin Mandel
Rose Ginjaume
David Romani
Sergio Moreno
Tammy
Maite de Ormaolea
James Cohan
Aleix Casals Martínez
Dana Fuentes de Tienda
Roger & Laura McGill
Gina Kirby
Ksiazkiewisz Family
Cuca Bueno
Elvira Figueras Gabas
Monica Jimenez
Jordan Powell
Bianca Torrence
Kate Henderson Gupta
Kenneth Scopp
Lisa Simon