Realistic 40-Second 3D Cinematic Short

My storyboard lays out a 40-second sequence set in an open field at dusk where one character wishes the other a happy birthday. I already have detailed reference images for both characters, so modeling can stay fully on-style without guesswork; no additional characters will appear...

(Budget: $50 - $100 USD, Jobs: 3D Animation, 3D Design, 3D Modelling, 3D Rendering, 3D Rigging, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation)