Sad 3-5 Minute Anime Video

I have written a short, melancholy anime tale and need it brought to life as a 3- to 5-minute 3D animated video. The heart of the piece is the raw emotion my characters experience—small facial twitches, hesitant movements, and lingering pauses all matter more than flashy effects. I already know how the scene starts, the turning point, and the closing shot; what I need is your skill in 3D character animation, lighting, and cinematic camera work to translate those beats into a cohesive, emotionally charged film.

Story assets I can supply:
• Script (final draft, with dialogue and timing cues)
• Rough storyboard panels outlining camera angles and key poses
• Reference images for character designs and the overall muted color palette

What I need back:
• A fully rendered 3D video (1920×1080, 24 fps, H.264) running between three and five minutes
• Editable project files (so I can tweak subtitles or minor cuts later)
• Stereo audio mix with the dialogue and ambient soundtrack synched properly

If you prefer Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D, that’s fine—just note which pipeline you’ll use so we can keep file exchanges smooth. Because character emotions drive the narrative, please include a short breakdown of how you plan to handle facial rigs, subtle body language, and lighting to sell the mood. Once I approve the first blocking pass, you can progress to polishing and final render.

When you reply, let me know:
1. The 3D software you’ll use
2. A link to a previous project where emotions took center stage

I’m ready to begin as soon as we lock in the schedule.