Chadai is an artist and animator with a deep appreciation for animation as a unique cinematic medium, one that often transcends the constraints of live-action by unlocking creative possibilities beyond the laws of physics or typical rules of reality.
A self-proclaimed "genre girlie," Chadai loves horror and westerns, drawing inspiration from these styles to craft emotionally resonant narratives. Her work is driven by a desire to explore themes of pain and suffering through animation, balanced by moments of profound tenderness and vulnerability. Chadai's films often delve into the complexities of loneliness, grief, depression, and anxiety, while also embracing the transformative power of love.
Filmography
Writer (2 Credits)
Sapere Aude2023
Animation, Short
"It Feels Wrong"2018
Animation, Short, Student
2D Animators (2 Credits)
Sapere Aude2023
Animation, Short
"It Feels Wrong"2018
Animation, Short, Student
Director (2 Credits)
Sapere Aude2023
Animation, Short
"It Feels Wrong"2018
Animation, Short, Student
12 Awards & Selections
Official Selection Sapere Aude
MILF Fest Montreal, Quebec
2025
Official Selection Sapere Aude
Lebanese Independent Film Festival - LIFF Beirut
2025
Official Selection Sapere Aude
H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival - Cosmic Horror & Tales of the Supernatural Portland, Oregon
2025
Nominee for Best Short Film Category Sapere Aude
AltFF Alternative Film Festival Toronto, Ontario
2025
Official Selection Sapere Aude
Revelation Perth International Film Festival Perth, Western Australia
2025
Nominee for Best Animation or Use of VFX Sapere Aude
Yeh! Nah! Horror Film Festival Watson, ACT
2024
Best Original Score Sapere Aude
Frights and Fears Horror Festival North Beach, Maryland
2024
Semi Finalist Sapere Aude
AniMate - Australia Animation Film Festival Newtown, NSW
2024
Best Student Film Sapere Aude
HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival Montreal, Quebec
2024
Best Animated Film Sapere Aude
Luleå International Film Festival Norbotten
2024
Official Selection Sapere Aude
Crypticon Seattle Horror Film Festival Bellevue, Washington
2024
Best Animated Short Sapere Aude
A Night of Horror International Film Festival Eau Claire, Wisconsin