Animation & Illustration

Bry Francisco

Animation still of japanese man with a large beard and topknot against a colorful sunset sky, gazing downward thoughtfully.

Watch "The Fisherman"

Hi, I’m Bry. I’m an Animator and Illustrator. My work focuses on character-driven storytelling and emotionally resonant themes.

I draw inspiration from minimalist storytelling, where meaning is conveyed through subtle visual cues, atmosphere, and internal character conflict rather than dialogue-heavy exposition.

I’m especially interested in exploring themes like guilt, redemption, and the quiet strength of personal change.


My short film The Fisherman is a story set in the aftermath of the Meiji Restoration in Japan. It follows Takao, a former samurai who has abandoned the sword and taken up life as a humble fisherman. However, beneath the quiet surface of his new life, he remains haunted by the violence of his past.

The film juxtaposes the calm of the present with unsettling glimpses of who Takao once was, slowly revealing the weight he carries.

The Fisherman is ultimately a story about reckoning with the past, and the quiet but powerful choice to move forward with intention and acceptance.

An elderly man with a staff walks on a wooden beam at sunset, accompanied by a small bird perched nearby.
Animation still of japanese man with a large beard and topknot, holding a staff against a colorful, cloudy sky background.
A pier extends into calm water under a vibrant, pink and purple sunset sky, with soft clouds scattered above.
A man sits by a campfire in a dark, snowy forest, surrounded by tall trees, with a stick and pot nearby.
Animation still of silhouetted warrior with swords standing before burning houses, surrounded by flames and dark smoke under a night sky.
A lone figure in white walks along a dark shoreline at sunset, with soft waves and an orange sky reflecting on the water.
Sketch of a bird from five angles: top, front, back, and two side views, showcasing its round body and long beak.
Character design of a bearded man in traditional attire, shown from multiple angles with a sword and pouch, against a plain background.
Silhouetted figure stands by a lone tree under a cloudy, dark sky, creating a somber and atmospheric scene.
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