Elliot Quartz
ABOUT
What if famous people were Mortal Kombat fighters? An ongoing AI parody series that turns celebrities into an expanding roster of fighters, each with their own costume, powers, voice, and rivalries. I created the series and handle character direction, image and video production, writing, the voice workflow, and final editing. Started in 2023, the series has reached more than 100 million cumulative views across platforms and received a reaction from Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon. The featured video is the 2025 edition.
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PROCESS
Each fighter starts with a recognizable face, a distinct silhouette, readable powers, and a place in the same arena. I develop the characters through image iterations, animate the selected designs, write short voice exchanges, and finish the reveals with a game-like edit. The workflow separates character design, motion, voice, and editing so the roster stays consistent as it grows.
Credits
More Experimental Work
Selfies of History
Elliot Quartz
MONSTER TINDER
LEO MAZZINI
Who the System Follows
Glenis Wade