MARS MARSHALL
A PRICELESS PROPOSAL
Two masked thieves fight for the right to steal a prized diamond ring, but what happens when they find out each other's true identities?
OFFICIAL
SELECTION
Animation Block Party
SYNOPSIS
Sofia gets the idea to steal a ring to propose to her girlfriend, Veronica, so late that night she breaks into a jewelry store to take the ring. A rival jewelry thief is already there and steals the ring before Sofia has the chance. After Sofia chases the thief down, the thief is revealed to be Veronica, and she uses the stolen ring to propose to Sofia.
DIRECTOR STATEMENT
"A Priceless Proposal" is a story that's important to tell, especially in today's climate of LGBT representation in media. Specifically, lesbian films can often feel out of touch with lesbians themselves. Lesbians in media rarely have a happy ending and instead face severe homophobia or die by the end of the story. This doesn't allow lesbians a sense of escapism within media, and instead reminds them of the harsh reality that they live. Our goal with "A Priceless Proposal" is to share something lighthearted yet interesting that lesbians can identify with. However, we want it to be enjoyable for all audiences and exemplify what lesbian media has the potential to be.
MEET THE CREW
Mars Marshall
Mars is a 2D animator and storyboard artist based in Atlanta, GA. They received their BFA in Animation from SCAD. Their work is often marked by their love of music and appreciation for nostalgic internet media. Blending art forms together is their passion. Their inspiration for A Priceless Proposal was their love of animated music videos and LGBT representation in unlikely places.
Zion Wade
From stories about subcultures to tales about colorful characters in fantastical situations, these are what interest Zion Wade. With a B.F.A from Savannah College of Art and Design and currently in the process of getting an M.A. from New York University, Zion has over four years of experience working in both live-action and animated storytelling. Through producing, writing, and editing, Zion carefully crafts captivating and enticing narratives.
Minh Huynh
Minh Huynh is a Content Director and freelance visual development artist. Born and raised in Georgia, Minh is a certified Georgia Peach who received their Master of Fine Arts degree from SCAD in the school of Visual Communication. Minh is currently a content director for The Creative Folks, a creative agency brand located in Atlanta. Minh is also a self-described “Retro Queen” and their personal work is heavily inspired by mid-century films and music.