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The Last Birthday

The shorter the cigarette, the shorter the remaining lifespan.
By using the contrast between cigarettes and birthday candles, the work conveys that the more you smoke, the fewer birthday parties you will have left.

  • Dahyon Yu
    Director
  • Joongyo Seo
    Director of Photography
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    마지막 생일
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    PSA, public campaign, public health, advertisement, anti-smoking, short film
  • Runtime:
    34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Korea, Republic of
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony A7 S III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Rhode Island School of Design
Director Biography - Dahyon Yu

Dahyon (Diane) is a new media artist from South Korea and a graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2022. She makes interactive content through a blend of art and technology.

Her inspiration is manifested through pure experiment and blurring the boundaries between a wide range of multimedia encompassing live action, VR/AR, and audio-visual performances, often in conjunction with physical objects and installation.

She loves to connect with the world through her works mostly conveying the idea of public health and environmental conservation.

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