Handmade Craft Meets Virtual Production
At Plume Films, we believe the most compelling stories start with character and craft.
In partnership with Racquet Studios, we set out to explore a big question:
How do you take handmade props and 2D animation and bring them into the 3D world of Unreal Engine?
The result was The Cowgirl: a two-minute live action/animation hybrid that moves fluidly through multiple environments, showing what’s possible when unique, tactile art direction meets cutting-edge technology.
Story & Vision
The Cowgirl tells the story of a young girl haunted by a dark cloud, until the day she decides to fight it. Her imagination inspired our approach, we built props and animations that reference childhood creativity but avoids the usual clichés.
Paper, cardboard and papier-mâché became the core material of the film’s aesthetic. These handmade creations were scanned through photogrammetry and rebuilt as entire worlds inside Unreal Engine.
Our VP Approach
Together, Plume Films and Racquet Studios cover the full journey:
Pre-Production. We lead the creative direction, developing the concept, writing the script, crafting moodboards, casting talent, and hand-making all props.
Production. Plume leads the on-set creative decisions; direction, props, cinematography, while Racquet’s VP specialists ensure the shoot runs seamlessly from start to finish.
Post-Production. We edit, grade, and layer in bespoke 2D animation and sound design, blurring the line between physical craft and virtual world-building.
Why Work With Us
Unique Visuals. A distinctive, artisanal aesthetic tailored to your campaign. Our handcrafted methodology ensures authenticity and bespoke visual identity.
Creative Flexibility. Virtual sets let you jump from a beach in the Bahamas to the Great Wall of China in a day, with unlimited scope for experimentation.
One Cohesive Team. From brief to delivery, we manage the entire process so the creative vision stays focused.