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Migrant workers face isolation far from home, made worse by the pandemic, long hours and language barriers. AMSSA needed a guide for service providers on how loneliness affects workers and what support they can offer. The topic was sensitive and the script was long, so the visuals had to carry real emotion without feeling heavy.
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We used a hand-drawn, illustrated style with recurring characters. John and the other workers move from isolation to connection over the course of the video. Collages show the many sources of stress at once. Later scenes show practical steps, like joining community groups, video calls home, healthy routines and conversation circles. The video points service providers to the Migrant Worker Hub for resources.
the story in eight beats
The script moves from the problem to practical support. Here is how it plays out, frame by frame.
A pandemic that left many feeling alone.
Language, culture and distance add stress.
Little time to connect with others.
Feeling invisible in a new community.
Low energy, self-doubt and poor sleep.
Clubs, volunteering and faith groups.
Breaks, exercise, sleep and good food.
Conversation circles and online groups.
sketch first, then animate
We storyboarded the script panel by panel before animation began. Each panel paired a line of narration with a clear action. Pick a panel to see the sketch, the final frame and the script behind it.
"Loneliness and isolation can impact migrant workers in other ways as well."
A collage of the workers from earlier scenes.
the final artwork
A painterly, comic-book style with real faces and warm light. Each character carries a story viewers can see themselves in.
2D Animation · AMSSA
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