Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge.

Creative team

Writer/director/producer: Denver Jackson

Filmmaker’s statement

Cloudrise is a short animated film inspired by first love and the unbearably painful moments in contrast with the extreme highs of happiness all distilled down to one moment.

About Denver Jackson

Denver Jackson is an independent filmmaker, animator and visual fx artist.

He is a self-taught visual storyteller, gaining experiences from producing an array of different types of media. He currently works in the industry as a visual fx artist and film compositor.

His own works include a short science-fiction film, Somnius, which made its premiere at the San Diego International Comic-Con film Festival in 2013.