Sole Mate is a stop motion animation written, directed, and filmed by Josh Conner and Delaney Dickerson. The one minute and thirty second film short was created over five days using custom built sets and props for a 3D art class. This film short portrays socks in a tale of fishing for love (even when it doesn't always pair-up). Its universal message we think is both sweet and heartwarming.

Video Done in 5 days!

If I had a week of 100% creative time, what would I do?

As someone balancing a full-time job and full-time studies, that idea felt almost impossible at the time this video was made. Most days, I was so busy that creative thinking felt like a luxury. Honestly, one week was never enough because it usually took me that long just to decompress from my schedule.

If I had a week to unwind and another week completely devoted to creativity—with no deadlines, work, or school projects—choosing between painting, photography, or video would have been tough. For me, the key to any creative project is deciding what I can realistically finish by the end of that time. And by “end of the week,” I really mean the second week. Balance matters!

During that period, I decided to take on a stop-motion short called “Sole Mate.” From story boarding to final edit, the entire process took just five days, and it remains one of my favorite creative projects.

Written, directed, and produced by me, this video is a reminder that creativity can flourish even in the busiest seasons of life. I hope it inspires you too.