Mozilla “Amaya’s Flashlight” by Polyester Studio

Charming treatment for a serious subject from Polyester Studio in Toronto for Mozilla and their efforts to help students of color who are often flagged to their teachers because testing software can’t see them.

From the team at Polyester Studio: “Mozilla approached us to help tell Amaya’s story of encountering software that failed to recognize her because of her skin tone.

“Testing and Recognition Software is essential for students across the world to use for tests and take classes. Did you know some facial detection testing software that schools use fails to recognize non-white skin tones over half the time?
 
Mozilla Amaya’s Flashlight Polyester Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Mozilla Amaya’s Flashlight Polyester Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Mozilla Amaya’s Flashlight Polyester Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Mozilla Amaya’s Flashlight Polyester Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Mozilla Amaya’s Flashlight Polyester Studio | STASH MAGAZINE
 
Client: Mozilla Foundation

Animation: Polyester Studio
Character Design: Jakub Szczesniak, SJ Lee
Storyboards: Jinke Wang, Jakub Szczesniak
Lead Animation: Jakub Szczesniak
Additional 3D: Oliver Dead
Producer: Robyn Smale

Audio: Jeff Moberg