CHARACTERS
Mr. Cupid
A rookie Cupid, enthusiastic but slightly clumsy. He has studied everything about love in theory, but in practice, things don’t always go to plan. His arrows don’t always hit the mark, and when they do, the effects can be unpredictable.
Despite his mistakes, he has a noble spirit and an unwavering determination to make love triumph.
Emma
A creative and sensitive young woman who longs for a genuine connection but, without realising it, has fallen into the routine of screens.
She spends her days scrolling through social media, sending emojis instead of words. Deep down, she feels something is missing, but she doesn’t know how to break free from the digital world to find it.
Noah
An intelligent and friendly guy, but completely absorbed in his phone. Whether for work, social media, or video games, his eyes are always glued to the screen.
It's not that he doesn't want to fall in love, he just hasn't realized that love could be right there with him.
The Team
Mr. Cupid’s team is ready to help their friend achieve his mission. Made up of characters with different personalities, they bring humour, wisdom, and a variety of perspectives to the challenge.
Meet the team on finiworld.com
UNIVERSE
Headquarters
A vibrant, magical place where encounters are carefully planned, the threads of destiny intertwine, and love remains the most powerful force in the universe. Here, among soulmate archives, enchanted arrows, and heart-driven algorithms, an ongoing battle is fought against the emotional disconnection of the modern world. But even the experts in love must adapt to the times.
REAL
WORLD
In the real world, the streets are filled with people staring at their phones, more focused on notifications than the stories unfolding around them. Dates are arranged with a simple swipe on a screen, and words of love have been reduced to emojis and fleeting messages. Human connection has become brief—almost an illusion in a society ruled by digital immediacy.
CREATIVE PROCESS
The creation of this 3D animated short film has been a journey full of imagination and intricate details, where every element has come to life through a meticulous creative process.
From script development to post-production, every stage has been essential in conveying the essence of the story. Both Zombie Studio and Fini Sweets approached the process by starting with visual conceptualisation—designing the characters and settings while defining an artistic style that balanced the fantastical nature of Cupid’s Headquarters with the cold, hyper-connected real world. Then, 3D modelling brought each element to life, sculpting everything from the protagonists’ expressive gestures to the architectural details of each environment.
TEAM
PAULO GARCÍA
ZOMBIE STUDIO
Zombie Animation Studio is a global creative company based in New York, São Paulo, and Lisbon. Its journey has been marked by innovation, transforming the way animation and visual storytelling are done. It has won over 400 awards, including more than 50 Cannes Lions and several Grand Prix.