Several years ago, I was working in Italy at a small studio that had big aspirations and innovative ideas. The film was called Dear Anne, which was a new and inovative account of Anne Frank’s life http://mirror.dearannemovie.com/main.html . Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, the project could not be completed. The Director was Dario Picciau, a very young, idealistic, and talented man. To my great joy he involved me in almost all creative story-telling aspects of the film. Initially, we discussed the scenes at length in his office, and then later I was given the task of creating storyboards for the film. I still think fondly of the time sitting at my computer in Milan pouring over manuscript and trying to think like a director as well as an illustrator. I am still proud of this work. Actually, I think it is some of my best work. Below are some of my efforts…I hope you enjoy them as well.
What a shame that this film was never completed—hopefully one day it will be. Thanks for sharing these, Jon!
Man, what a project. Maybe just finish it as a graphic novel. I can tell you I'd love to see that.
Cool stuff, Jon! A lot of detail for what must've been tight deadlines.
Sadly it often ends up like that here in Italy… 😛 Great storyboards.
Awesome storyboards, Jon! That really is a shame this film never came to a finish, i'm intrigued by what you've shown and would've loved to see how this developed. Thanks for sharing em with us
Oh wow, does that take me back. I remember when you were working on this and it sounded so intriguing. Time passed and I forgot about this, thanks for the fond reminder.
Every time I see these, I'm blown away. Great work, Jon. I miss you being in Florida (even if it was only for a couple of weeks)!
Each time I see these, I’m blown away. Incredible work, Jon. I miss you being in Florida (regardless of whether it was exclusively for a long time)!