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Awake 醒

Runtime:

2 min 23 sec

Year:

2017

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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.

Who Made This?

Director Kino Jin

Storyboard  Kino Jin

Animation Kino Jin

Music & Sound Design Cazz Cerkez

Background Kino Jin / Chole Yang / Lillian Li / Sarah Gavagan / Yucong Liu

Coloring Kino Jin / Zhijun Song / Zoey Jiang / Zihan Xu

Video Footage  Viki Fu

Faculty Advisors Erinn Hagerty / Matt Davies / Max Porter / Sarah Mcneil / Steve Meneely / Andrew Keiper / Laurence Arcadias / Lorraine Darrowa//

Festival

MICA Animation Festival 

Official Selection | US, 2017

Los Angeles CineFest

Semi-Finalist | US, 2017

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