The story of a young couple’s quest as they climb mountains, traverse glaciers and eventually ascend Mont Blanc.

The brief from sporting brand ON was to tell this story in the context of a fairy tale journey, with hidden mountain ‘giants’ depicted as adversaries to our heroes. However, in due course, the couple prove themselves worthy, and the mountain giants become their friends. 

Set in the Swiss and French Alps the simple background design is reminiscent of stylish 1920s travel posters. At once elegant and visually stunning, Manddy’s keen eye keeps the animation style restrained and fluid, with performances animated by hand in TV Paint and After Effects.