Josh and Thomas (111)

Josh and James are twin characters in the thesis short film 111.

Character creation
Josh and Thomas are inspired by real-life savant twins who rose to prominence during the 60s and 70s, probably Josh and Michael described in Oliver Sacks' book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. Similarities include calendar and prime calculator savant skills, the significance of the numbers 37 and 111, speaking to each other in numbers and a doctor's subsequent figuring out of what it means, and many more small details.