Extremely professional
This submission holds a quality that most television animation could wish for. While watching this I could just lean back and enjoy the ride.
Your graphics are great, and even though I can see traces of the infuences you mention (in a positve way) you clearly embrace your own unique style. It is also nice to see how you use frame-by-frame animation when necessary (for close-ups an such), and dont tween everything. It obviously takes much more of your time, but the result is without question worth it.
Through the animation you show an obvious talent for camera angles and planned shots, which keep tempo and dynamics in the storytelling. The story is well developed and created enough interest for me to want to see more.
Your choice of sound works well, but I think you would have gained a more personal touch by removing the star wars bits which I think are overused.
To sum it up: For me, this is a perfect ten. Take your time, but please make more!