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Awakening is the battle between who we are and who we hide



This 2.5-minute short film delves into the internal struggle of self-exploration, inspired by Carl Jung's theory of the shadow self. Through the metaphor of a battle between a cloaked shadow and a masked figure, the film explores the conflict between light and darkness, persona and true self. With symbolic use of eyes, ink, and blurring, it reflects the tension of awakening to one's own inner world and embracing the darkness that lies within.
CREDITS
●Director
Kino Jin
●Animator
Kino Jin
●Sound Design
Cazz Cerkez
●Video Footage
Viki Fu
●Background Art
Kino Jin
Chole Yang
Lillian Li
Sarah Gavagan
Yucong Liu
●Coloring
Kino Jin
Zhijun Song
Zoey Jiang
Zihan Xu
●Faculty Advisors
Erinn Hagerty
Matt Davies
Max Porter
Sarah Mcneil
Steve Meneely
Andrew Keiper
Laurence Arcadias
Lorraine Darrowa
FESTIVALS
awards &
selections
MICA Animation Festival
Official Selection | US, 2017
Los Angeles CineFest
Semi-Finalist | US, 2017
DESIGN
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