Character-Focused 3D Animation

I’m looking to commission a short 3D animation built around engaging, expressive characters. While I haven’t settled on a specific style or final runtime yet, the core requirement is that the piece showcases memorable character performance—appealing poses, clear emotions, and smooth motion.

Here’s what I need:
• Original 3D character design and rig (or adaptation of an existing rig you own the rights to)
• Full animation sequence from rough blocking through polished, textured, and lit renders
• Final video file in 1080p (or higher if practical) plus all working project files so I can archive and repurpose assets later

I’m flexible on narrative direction, visual style, and toolset; Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or any professional pipeline is fine as long as the end result looks great and can be revised easily if tweaks are needed.

Please tell me:
• Which software you prefer and why
• A couple of links to past character-centric animations you’ve handled
• An estimated timeframe for blocking, refine passes, and final render

If you have questions about story ideas, duration, or technical specs, let’s talk and refine the brief together.