Private Project

Nymphalis

After the tragic event of her elder sister, a teenage girl struggles to accept the eventuality of life. She traces back memories and dreams, in order to find peace in herself.

  • Chi Wang
    Director
    Heartbeat, Red Velvet
  • Chi Wang
    Writer
    Heartbeat, Red Velvet
  • Vokee Lee
    Producer
  • Limbo Lin
    Cinematographer
    Heartbeat, Mother
  • Lixuan Yang
    Production Design
    Nest
  • Yaxuan Xu
    Editor
  • Ringo Qi
    Sound Design
  • Sophia Center
    Key Cast
    "Xing"
  • Amy Workman
    Key Cast
    "Yue"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Magical Realism, Psychological Drama
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    28,500 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Chapman University
Director Biography - Chi Wang

Chi is a filmmaker from Taipei, Taiwan. In 2020, she graduated from Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University with a MFA degree in film production, directing emphasis.

Coming from a graphic communications background, Chi has a distinctive vision in visual storytelling, using symbolic elements to deliver certain nuanced emotions, moods and intangible ideas.
She dedicates to telling stories in different genres and focuses on themes such as family relationships, female mentality, and the philosophies of life.

Chi's previous works include short film THE DANCERS, RED VELVET, HEAR ME IN THE WIND and HEARTBEAT.

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