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Let It Be a Tale

An animated homage to the poem "If I Must Die" by Palestinian martyr Dr. Refaat Al-Areer.

  • Evan Bode
    Director
  • Evan Bode
    Producer
  • Evan Bode
    Animator
  • Evan Bode
    Sound Design
  • Evan Bode
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Poem Film, Political film
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 12, 2024
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • "Overture" Syracuse University Faculty Survey
    Syracuse
    United States
    February 7, 2025
  • Film and Animation Showcase: Global Fundraiser for Gaza
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    September 4, 2025
Director Biography - Evan Bode

Evan Bode is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, composer, and animator who challenges borders and binaries with a playful mix of mediums. Their work has screened at major festivals across the United States and around the world.

Evan's first film, Thine Own Self, has screened at festivals around the world including Animafest Zagreb. In 2021, Evan was one of five filmmakers selected as a winner of the Gotham Institute’s 2021 Student Showcase sponsored by JetBlue and Focus Features, a success featured in Filmmaker Magazine. Their second film, A Spot for Frog, was met with similar acclaim, including a "Director's Choice Award" at Thomas Edison Film Festival and a screening at Outfest L.A. in 2023.

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Director Statement

In grief, rage, love, and solidarity with all those fighting for their liberation globally.