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The Dragon Within Me

A poetic story of a girl’s journey from childhood to adulthood, where she must leave behind her imaginary dragon — a symbol of her dreams and fantasies. Though she grows up, the dragon remains alive in her imagination.

  • Marina Tikhomirova
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    AI
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:4
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Marina Tikhomirova

I started working with visual arts about five years ago as a hobby, which soon grew into a deep passion for visual storytelling, video composition, and directing. At the intersection of technology and art, I discovered AI as a new medium that opened an exciting world of creative possibilities.

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Director Statement

With "The Dragon Within Me" I wanted to explore how AI can bring to life intimate, emotional stories about growing up and transformation. The dragon symbolizes the magical world of childhood we often lose as we grow older. Using AI tools gave me a way to express this story visually as something between a dream and memory — and to explore new forms of visual storytelling.