Mainly used by indie animators and freelancers, Blender hasn’t been an industry go-to software.

Thats why EEVEE was so appealing to me."

These small but simple benefits of a free program emphasize that imagination has no limits.

Flow animated film by Gints Zilbalodis

Image via  Dream Well Studio

Gints Zilbalodis sought to animate what was easy and avoided complex effects that most moviegoers overlook.

Its cautious steps, hesitant glances, and body language speak volumesfrom fear and curiosity to trust and resilience.

“I’m sick, aren’t I?”

Flow animated film by Gints Zilbalodis

Image via  Dream Well Studio

Every sound is deliberately placed to guide the audiences emotions and perception of the unfolding journey.

“Some of my favorite films take this approach.

The success ofFlowhas sparked renewed interest in Blender as a professional animation program.

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Flow (2024) follows a solitary animal named Cat who must find refuge and collaborate with other species on a boat after a great flood devastates their home. As they sail through mystical, overflowed landscapes, the group navigates challenges and dangers while adapting to a transformed world.