Animated Title Card & Credits for Try a Waffle Cone

A newly single mom takes on dating, thanks to her belligerent best friend’s deadline to find “ice cream” in 30 days. Slightly romantic. Definitely a comedy.

Try a Waffle Cone is a romantic short film shot right in the heart of Austin, Texas, and an absolute labor of love from a talented crew of local creatives. Director Miachel Pruett asked me to sprinkle a little whimsy on the title card and credits, capturing the film’s playful spirit. The type treatment was inspired by our shared obsession with Wes Anderson’s style and the iconic branding of Austin’s food trucks.

The title card? Simple, clean, and all the vintage Austin charm, with type that calls to mind chain stitching and hand-painted signs. For the credits, we knew we needed something that would blend seamlessly with the type, so it was a no-brainer to animate a hand with ice cream dripping down—because why not throw in a cheeky little nod to the film’s recurring ice cream motif (ahem, innuendo)? This quirky animation makes sure the ending is as sweet and unexpected as the story itself.

Both the title card and credits were animated in After Effects, giving them that quick, fluid motion that matches the film’s energetic vibe, all while keeping that lovely hand-drawn wiggle that adds the perfect touch of whimsy.