Futuristic Busty Mermaid Film
Budget: €250 – €750 EUR
I am developing an adult science-fiction film in which a woman undergoes a dramatic, sensual transformation into a voluptuous mermaid. The overall look must feel grounded and believable—think cinematic lighting, authentic textures on skin, scales, and tail, and nuanced performances rather than cartoon exaggeration.
The key sequence is the transformation: I want a seamless blend of practical prosthetics (full-body silicone appliances, mechanical fins, on-set water rigs) and carefully integrated CGI for muscle shifts, fin deployment, and subtle bioluminescent pulses. Tools such as ZBrush, Maya or Blender for model builds, Houdini for fluid sims, and compositing in Nuke or After Effects are welcome as long as the end result feels fully photo-real.
Principal photography will take place on controlled interior sets with green-screen water tanks, followed by location plates for open-ocean backdrops. Underwater cinematography experience is a plus, but I am open to creative solutions if you can sell the illusion convincingly.
Deliverables
• Production-ready screenplay and shot-by-shot storyboard
• Concept art and prosthetic design turnarounds
• Test footage proving the practical/CGI blend works
• Final edited film (4K HDR) with synced sound design and score
Acceptance criteria: the finished cut must pass a realism review—no visible seams between prosthetic and digital elements, fluid motion at 60 fps slow-mo inserts, and consistent color grading throughout. If you have a reel showcasing similar hybrid effects, share it; that will weigh heavily in the selection.
The key sequence is the transformation: I want a seamless blend of practical prosthetics (full-body silicone appliances, mechanical fins, on-set water rigs) and carefully integrated CGI for muscle shifts, fin deployment, and subtle bioluminescent pulses. Tools such as ZBrush, Maya or Blender for model builds, Houdini for fluid sims, and compositing in Nuke or After Effects are welcome as long as the end result feels fully photo-real.
Principal photography will take place on controlled interior sets with green-screen water tanks, followed by location plates for open-ocean backdrops. Underwater cinematography experience is a plus, but I am open to creative solutions if you can sell the illusion convincingly.
Deliverables
• Production-ready screenplay and shot-by-shot storyboard
• Concept art and prosthetic design turnarounds
• Test footage proving the practical/CGI blend works
• Final edited film (4K HDR) with synced sound design and score
Acceptance criteria: the finished cut must pass a realism review—no visible seams between prosthetic and digital elements, fluid motion at 60 fps slow-mo inserts, and consistent color grading throughout. If you have a reel showcasing similar hybrid effects, share it; that will weigh heavily in the selection.
Related categories:
3D Rendering
Animation
After Effects
Maya
3D Modelling
Blender
Houdini
Visual Effects