Animated Short Film
Dr. Apples: The Origin
The Moment That Started It All
Genre: Animated Fantasy Short | Experimental | Mystery
Length: 2 minutes
Audience: Young Adult & Adult Experiemental Animation Fans
Style: Surreal, stylized paper animation
🔮 At 16 years old, Dr. Apples thought he had outsmarted the Fae. He was wrong.
This is the turning point—the moment when his mother was stolen, setting him on a lifelong quest for answers.
🎥 Dr. Apples: The Origin is a 2-minute short film that captures this pivotal event with striking visuals, haunting undertones, and a touch of dark humor.
How This Short Film Became a Catalyst
This wasn’t just a passion project—this was a bridge.
🖋️ A Strategic Entry into Film & TV
Creating Dr. Apples: The Origin was about more than just telling a story. It was an entry point into the industry—an opportunity to:
- ✅ Establish Dr. Apples as a transmedia franchise
- ✅ Showcase the cinematic potential of this world
- ✅ Get immersed in the Film/TV space
- ✅ Open doors for future collaborations, projects, and funding
Since launching this project, Dr. Apples has expanded into:
- 🎭 Feature & TV development
- 🎙️ An award-winning podcast
- 📖 Books & novellas
And it all started right here.
The Industry Response & What Came Next
🔥 This film marked my first official entry into the Film/TV world.
🔥 It became the first stepping stone to larger projects—from pilots to animated series.
🔥 It proved that Dr. Apples is more than a book—it’s a cinematic universe.
- ✔️ Dr. Apples: The Journey (Fantasy TV Pilot)
- ✔️ Dr. Apples: The Eye (Claymation Horror Short)
- ✔️ Dr. Apples Podcast (Award-Winning Fictional Audio Series)
It was never just about this 2-minute film.
It was about everything it set in motion.
The Core Story: A Defining Moment
At 16 years old, Dr. Apples had everything under control—so he thought.
He was powerful.
He was smart.
He never lost to the Fae.
Until the night he woke up by the creek, realizing too late that he had been tricked.
In place of his mother, a doll sat waiting for him.
His entire world changed in an instant.
This film is a visual exploration of loss, deception, and destiny.
📌 Want to Collaborate?
Industry professionals interested in optioning, production partnerships, or sponsorships can reach out to discuss opportunities.
About the Creator
🎭 Created by award-winning writer & artist Lacye A. Brown, Dr. Apples: The Origin continues her signature blend of dark humor, surrealism, and unapologetic storytelling.
📜 With 130+ selections, grants, and awards in screenwriting & producing, Lacye’s work amplifies Black narratives, underground culture, and taboo themes in a way that is bold, hilarious, and utterly original.
