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The Rage Monsters Movie Video

Film Festival Animation from Gene Siskel Film Center, released on May 11 at 11 am CDT

The Rage Monsters Movie

Fantasy, 9:45 minutes,  Year completed: 2025, DCP Format/Apple ProRes 422/HD

About The Rage Monsters Movie

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Synopsis

Synopsis

The Rage Monsters Movie is a preview into the universe of the Rage Monsters, a fantasy animation of dragons with human intelligence who want to keep the island at peace.

Synopsis

Synopsis

Synopsis

The animated short film “The Rage Monsters Movie” illustrates the everyday endeavors of the Rage Monsters Heroes until a formidable threat, known as Degah, emerges on Volcano Island. Degah hypnotizes certain Rage Monsters Heroes, aiming to dominate the island. In response, Monster Maria, along with other residents, collaborate to initiate

The animated short film “The Rage Monsters Movie” illustrates the everyday endeavors of the Rage Monsters Heroes until a formidable threat, known as Degah, emerges on Volcano Island. Degah hypnotizes certain Rage Monsters Heroes, aiming to dominate the island. In response, Monster Maria, along with other residents, collaborate to initiate a crucial battle between the forces of good and evil against the adversary, Degah. With the support of Creator Mary, a divine figure of the Rage Monsters Universe, they strive to overcome the malevolent monster, Degah, reinstating peace on the island.

Poster of the Rage Monsters Movie

Photos stills of the Rage Monsters Movie

The Rage Monsters Movie Cast and Crew

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Mary Rodriguez is the animator, director, writer, and voice actor of Creator Mary and Monster Mary, she is also the director and producer of the Rage Monsters Movie

Lourdes Rodriguez

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Lourdes Rodriguez is the voice actor of Monster Barha and Monster Little Blue

Gilmer Rodriguez

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Gilmer Rodriguez

Gilmer Rodriguez is the voice actor of Monster Roger and Monster Josh

Grace Kemp

Kyierre Turner

Gilmer Rodriguez

Grace Kemp is the voice actor of Monster Maria and Monster Bella

Kyierre Turner

Kyierre Turner

Kyierre Turner

Kyierre Turner is the voice actor of Spike and Degah.

Director of the Rage Monsters Movie

Mary De Jesus Rodriguez

Mary is a cartoon animator with 10 years of experience. Her greatest inspiration is from Angry Birds, since childhood, Mary has done all types of art. Alongside drawing, she wrote fan-fiction stories, made plushies and animated stories, painting, and sewing. Mary is fascinated by science like animals and natural disasters. When Mary began

Mary is a cartoon animator with 10 years of experience. Her greatest inspiration is from Angry Birds, since childhood, Mary has done all types of art. Alongside drawing, she wrote fan-fiction stories, made plushies and animated stories, painting, and sewing. Mary is fascinated by science like animals and natural disasters. When Mary began her animation studies at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, she specialized in 2D animation with dreams to make a 2D animated TV show based on her characters. But with time, she explored different softwares and expanded her portfolio. Alongside her studies she pursued an independent online business. In the 8 years since developing her concept for a cartoon show, Mary has developed over 50 characters, written over 50 of their stories, and produced more than 100 short videos and published 8 children’s books on Amazon. She sold paintings at the annual Art sales at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, she also showcased her art at the National Art Program at UChicago Medicine. She graduated with BFA in Animation on May 19 of 2025. 

The Rage Monsters Movie

   "The Rage Monsters Movie" is a fantasy comedy animated short film entirely created using Adobe After Effects. Crafting the perfect script and determining the number of characters from my series took some time. In January, I used Procreate to design the settings for various scenes and organized the props and other elements for the Adobe

   "The Rage Monsters Movie" is a fantasy comedy animated short film entirely created using Adobe After Effects. Crafting the perfect script and determining the number of characters from my series took some time. In January, I used Procreate to design the settings for various scenes and organized the props and other elements for the Adobe After Effects animation. 

To animate each chosen character, I separated their body parts to enable movement and facial expressions. Once all the scenes were prepared, I animated them in Adobe After Effects and used Final Cut Pro to compile the videos. In February, I enlisted family and friends to provide voice acting for my characters. My sister, Lourdes, assisted with background music suitable for the scenes and voiced two characters: Monster Barha and Monster Little Blue.

Once the animation was complete, I decided to include a post-credit scene where the villain threatens to return to the Island. For this, I opted for traditional animation using paper and pencil, reminiscent of classic 1930s cartoons. I colored them in Procreate, scanned the images with my phone scanner app, made their backgrounds transparent using a Magic Eraser app, and colored them in Procreate. With the post-credits scene ready, I felt confident that the video was prepared for public screening. I really enjoyed working on this animation and the fact that is being shown to the public for the first time in a theater. The film is an inspiration for children, even adults to learn life lessons in certain situations. 

Music Artist of the Rage Monsters Movie

Music Artist: Lourdes Rodriguez

Lourdes Rodriguez, who earned her Honors BA in Creative Writing from the University of Chicago, is an emerging novelist with a host of creative experience in music production and sound design. A close relative to the animator, she has followed The Rage Monsters series from its conception–thrilled to contribute to this instrumental soundtr

Lourdes Rodriguez, who earned her Honors BA in Creative Writing from the University of Chicago, is an emerging novelist with a host of creative experience in music production and sound design. A close relative to the animator, she has followed The Rage Monsters series from its conception–thrilled to contribute to this instrumental soundtrack. As a prog-metal guitarist of ten years, self-taught in synthesis, her greatest inspirations range across Opeth, Ulver, Katatonia, Archive, Dead Can Dance, and Porcupine Tree. When Lourdes scores a film, she takes on the role of emotional landscaping, tasking herself in the invocation of desired atmospheres. 

Reviews

Review #1

"“The Rage Monsters Movie” is an ambitious animated project that blends vibrant fantasy with a surreal exploration of identity and inner conflict. Directed by a fresh animator, the project showcases the beginnings of an emotionally rich narrative set within a magical world."

- Ashley Husain saying, Story Artist

Animations

1920s Version Animation

An animation of Monster Mary in 1920s style.

Mr. Piggy Animation

Temper Dogs Trailer Animation

Temper Dogs 2025 Animation

About the Rage Monsters Heroes and Villians

Creator Mary

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

A divine god-like figure who assists the Rage Monsters Heroes or anyone in her universe. She enforces rules or goodness, kindness, and honesty to her world and always keeps Volcano Island in peace. Her powers are: lighting, controlling Rage Monsters Heaven, and any god-like powers.

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

A demonic dragon who always seeks power and total domination over Creator Mary's universe. He is the archenemy of Creator Mary and he love causing chaos and feeds on the fear of others. His powers are: Possession, mind control, hypnosis, feeding on the fear of others, size manipulation, changing into his super form when he has enough powe

A demonic dragon who always seeks power and total domination over Creator Mary's universe. He is the archenemy of Creator Mary and he love causing chaos and feeds on the fear of others. His powers are: Possession, mind control, hypnosis, feeding on the fear of others, size manipulation, changing into his super form when he has enough power, resistance to fire, weather manipulation, spawning natural disasters, and fire breath.

Rage Monsters Heroes

Degah (referred by everyone) or King Degah (referred by his minions)

Rage Monsters Heroes

The heroes cast are Monster Maria (Leader and Queen), Monster Roger (Scientist and Mechanic), Monster Danny (King of Dreams), Monster Bella (The Gardener and chef), Monster Anna, Monster Jack, Monster Josh (Prince of Weather), Monster Barha, Monster Quilly (Porcupine-Dragon Hybrid), Monster Emma (Snake-Dragon Hybrid), Monster Michelle (Oc

The heroes cast are Monster Maria (Leader and Queen), Monster Roger (Scientist and Mechanic), Monster Danny (King of Dreams), Monster Bella (The Gardener and chef), Monster Anna, Monster Jack, Monster Josh (Prince of Weather), Monster Barha, Monster Quilly (Porcupine-Dragon Hybrid), Monster Emma (Snake-Dragon Hybrid), Monster Michelle (Octopus-Dragon Hybrid). These characters' diets are vegan, so they don't eat other animals like Monster Little Blue do.

Monster Mary

Monster Little Blue

Rage Monsters Heroes

Monster Mary is the empress of Volcano Island's Dark Empire which on the right half side of Volcano Island. She has a daughter named Monster Little Blue and a stepdaughter named Queen Plum Cow.

Monster Little Blue

Monster Little Blue

Monster Little Blue

Monster Little Blue is the Empress's daughter, but don't let her fool you, she is a tyrant and power-hungry princess of the Dark Empire. Monster Little Blue is the heir to the Dark Empire throne.

Queen Plum Cow

Monster Little Blue

Monster Little Blue

Queen Plum Cow is the Queen of cows and bulls but she doesn't have the high authority as her stepmom does. She is very envious of her stepsister, Monster Little Blue who is the heir to the throne even though she is older than her.

Monster Maria

Monster Maria

Monster Maria

Monster Maria is a black hair dragon with beige color body and brown eyes. She is the Queen of the Rage Monsters Heroes, she does not like to be called royal names.

Monster Roger

Monster Maria

Monster Maria

Monster Roger is a purple dragon, a scientist/engineer mechanic who spends most of his time in his lab.

Monster Bella

Monster Maria

Monster Bella

Monster Bella is a white dragon. She is the gardener and chef of the Rage Monsters Heroes.

Monster Anna

Monster Barha

Monster Bella

Monster Anna is a light blue dragon. She has orange hair. Monster Anna tends to be a little greedy when it comes to gold and jewels, but she is willing to stand up for others.

Monster Josh

Monster Barha

Monster Barha

Monster Josh is a green dragon. He likes to prank others just for fun and loves baths. He is the prince of weather.

Monster Barha

Monster Barha

Monster Barha

Monster Barha is a red dragon. She likes to help others but she is shy and smart even though she is the youngest of the Rage Monsters Heroes.

Degah impersonates Creator Mary

This video is an example on how Degah shape shifts to deceive Creator Mary's family and friends by impersonating her.

Creator Mary TvPaint Animation Practice

This video shows how Mary is now using TVPaint for classical animations

Degah's Destruction

Degah shows that he is able to destroy anyone and feed on the fear on anyone who gets in his way of world domination.

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