Title: Paddy O’Trotter – Cinematic AI Comedy Series Client: Joshua Otten Role: Director • Animator • Editor Deliverables: 4 fully scripted short-form comedy videos (Wide + Vertical) Distribution: Portfolio showcase, Social Media content (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn)

I created a four-part cinematic comedy series starring the original character Paddy O’Trotter, blending authentic Irish charm with sharp, satirical humor. This project was a creative and technical deep dive—taking my concepts from scriptwriting through visual design to full motion video. All visuals were generated in MidJourney for high-quality, consistent character design and realistic Irish settings, then animated in Google Veo for cinematic movement, weather effects, and comedic timing.

Objective: Bring to life a unique, recurring comedy character in a way that feels like part of a premium TV series, while proving the potential of AI-powered end-to-end production. Constraints: Maintain character and environment consistency across all scenes, each with different locations, props, and tones. Achieve cinematic quality entirely with AI tools. Why I chose this approach: To push AI storytelling beyond simple visuals, focusing on performance, pacing, and immersive scene-building.

Concept + tone: Irish comedy meets high-production cinematography. Paddy O’Trotter—ruggedly handsome, wry, and mischievously philosophical—navigates everyday Irish life with absurd but believable wit. Style notes:

Rich environmental storytelling (markets, countryside, pubs, taverns)

Cinematic camera movements and lens effects

Layered ambient soundscapes for immersion

Dialogues with built-in comedic pauses for timing Tools: MidJourney for visual creation; Google Veo for animation and motion design.

Pre-production: Prompting, scene breakdowns, character & prop continuity guides, detailed visual prompts. Creation: Generated MidJourney images to ensure consistency; built scene-by-scene animations in Google Veo with custom camera work and timing. Post: Final compositing, pacing adjustments, and subtle motion refinements to enhance comedic delivery.

Outcome: A fully AI-produced comedic mini-series that maintains character consistency, delivers professional cinematic quality, and demonstrates AI’s storytelling potential.