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Butterfly Playground

“Butterfly Playground” is a whimsical take on the tragedy of losing a friend. Based on a true story, this short film explores the joys and sorrow of three children who had a friend who was a little different... and truly special.

  • Bryn Wright
    Director
    Bad Bugs, Mosquito Fish
  • Bryn Wright
    Animator
  • Sophia Flaherty
    Animator
  • Bryn Wright
    Key Cast
  • Sophia Flaherty
    Key Cast
  • Clay Spencer
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 9, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - El Camino Creek Elementary
Director Biography - Bryn Wright

Bryn Wright, Sophia Flaherty and Clay Spencer are 5th Graders at El Camino Creek Elementary in Carlsbad, CA (USA). The idea for the film came from the tragic loss of their friend Kavita (represented by a butterfly in the film). All three children were adamant that their movie be uplifting... and hope it will help other children dealing with loss.

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