pretty nice
however, there were several things that bothered me. the biggest problem i saw was the difference in style between the main character and his surroundings. Nim is very simple, and lacks much realism, which isn't necessarily bad. but he is defined through the use of an outline, which frankly is a little bland and uninteresting. in contrast to the backgrounds he feels really out of place. the enviroment you put him in is very deep and full and does convey a really great atmosphere like you pointed out. i just wish you would've tried to match up that feel in Nim. the outline needs to go, as nothing else has it, and the style you portray him in needs tweaking. maybe something not exactly realistic so much as more defined by shape and color. the woods are dark, and while snow does give a muted strange light to it's surroundings, the well lit aspoect of Nims face at all times is not very likely. also, while i am aware that you wanted to show a story through the music and imagery, it still could've made itself more engaging through the use of more compositionally intriguing shots. always viewing Nim at either front, profile or back is never more than just giving the viewer just the basics. different angles always help, and add more to how a viewer will percieve the information than people give it credit for. the last problem, however, is a lot simpler... what's up with him locking his door if he's going to leave the key on a hook outside, next to the door?! just so contradictory... but overall very good peice and i think it does well to convey that feeling that you wanted, without needing violence or a fast pace