Private Project

Beyond

While staring at the ocean one day, the illusion of the wave transfers into a hand reaching her, triggering memories of her sister. Suddenly, her sister, Niamh, appears and guides her to a hidden swing in the woods. As they play and explore, Una becomes increasingly aware of something amiss and tensions rise, culminating in a confrontation between Una and Niamh. Through this confrontation, Una realizes that Niamh is a manifestation of her psyche and she must come to terms with her grief and begin the healing process. Ultimately, she sets out towards the sea, ready to move forward with her memories in tow.

  • Florence Wu
    Director
  • Florence Wu
    Writer
  • Sebastien Abou-Chakra
    Producer
    Vainglorious
  • Aaron Fowowe
    Producer
    Angeline
  • Karis Dominique
    Key Cast
  • Alexa Fried
    Production Managers
  • Quincy McClellan
    Animation Leads
  • Yijun Yao
    Animation Leads
  • Roshaun Turner
    Animation Leads
  • Aaron Fowowe
    Lead Compositor
    Angeline
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, 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 - Florence Wu

Florence Wu is the director of Beyond. She is a story and concept artist who also enjoys doing 2D animation production. Florence studied animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked with several different genres of films, from comedy to folkloric drama. She enjoys concept development and loves to bring visuals from scratch to life.

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Director Statement

Beyond is a film that expresses the sorrow of a loss. It's hard to move on when you are sinking yourself in one emotional for too long. I chose a child character to express this story in more magically and experimented with the flatter art style and vibrant colors. It fits a child's mindset and it can bring the audience to feel and see what the character is seeing. I'm also a big fan of Cartoon Saloon works, and this film has been a wonderful learning opportunity for me to learn how this kind of visual developed in an actual film pipeline.