Private Project

Alone in the Night

Kenzo is a small child in urban Japan at the
mercy of his aggressive father. One night, he flees into the
city, and meets a strange mask seller. Putting the mask on, he is
transported into a mysterious other world, where he must
confront his fears in the form of a deadly samurai.

  • Jia Ruan
    Director
  • Aaron Thomas
    Production Crew
  • Xuezhou(Allen) Cheng
    Production Crew
  • Griffen Price
    Production Crew
  • Shelby Chandler
    Production Crew
  • Kasen Lau
    Production Crew
  • Xingyue Wang
    Production Crew
  • Frances Lafontaine
    Production Crew
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, 3D, Adenture, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Jia Ruan

Hello! I am from China and living in Savannah, GA for now. I’m currently studying in Savannah College of Art and Design as a senior animation student. My focus is in 3D character animation.

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Director Statement

My name is Jia Ruan and I am from mainland China, but I am currently living in Savannah, GA. My focus lies in 3D character animation and layout. I enjoy watching anime and playing games on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation. My favorite part of making this film is the 3D pre-vis process, which constructs the foundation of visual storytelling and transform our 2D visions into a 3D world.