Private Project

Symbiosis

A young woman named Maya stumbles upon a mysterious phenomenon when her TV begins to broadcast a strange show about her life. As reality blurs with fiction, Maya is forced to question her own identity and the nature of her existence.

  • Meghana Didugu
    Director
  • Meghana Didugu
    Writer
  • Meghana Didugu
    Producer
  • Meghana Didugu
    Animator
  • Josh Tillman
    Sound Design
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  • Ally Barlow
    Sound Design
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  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Paranormal, Psychological, Experimental, Animation
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
  • The Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival Thriller Picture Show 2024
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    United States
    Award Winner
  • Thilsri International Film Festival
    Alampattu, Tamil Nadu
    India
    Award Winner
  • AMSC "Bring Your Brilliance" Short Film Festival
    Altanta, Georgia
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Progeny Short Film Festival
    Blacksburg, Virginia
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Seguin Film & Arts Festival
    Seguin, Texas
    United States
    Official Selection
  • 36 Girona Film Festival
    Girona
    Spain
    Official Selection
  • "TOO DRUNK TO WATCH" Punkfilmfest Berlin
    Berlin
    Germany
    October 18, 2024
    Official Selection
  • The Chico Independent Film Festival 2024
    Chico, California
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Bite Night Official Selection
    Portland, Maine
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Meghana Didugu

Hello! I am Meghana Didugu from Hyderabad, India. I recently graduated with an MFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

I enjoy pushing the boundaries of animation to create new and captivating visual styles by experimenting with different media and animation techniques. I am an animator and filmmaker who is passionate about storytelling. I draw inspiration from the world around me and my inner reflections. I want to keep my animation journey going forward by being the voice that brings stories to life, whether they are my own or someone else's.

When I’m not animating or drawing, I enjoy exploring new cafes and restaurants, baking sweet treats (for humans and dogs) and watching TV shows and movies!

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Director Statement

My interest in animation began during my junior year of my undergraduate degree. My animation professor introduced me to experimental animation, which fascinated me. I was intrigued by the freedom of using various materials to achieve unique aesthetics. This led me to explore the history of animation, and I realized that experimentation has always pushed animation forward as an art form.

For my thesis, I aimed to create something experimental but wasn’t sure at first what the experimental aspect would be. I had a rough story idea, and as the project developed, I realized I wanted to merge different animation techniques and styles while maintaining a cohesive visual narrative. That’s how Symbiosis was born, driven by a passion to explore animation’s creative potential and craft unique, engaging visuals.