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The Shape of Water

Everyone is a mirror of their original family, but still hope that everyone can grow into their own unique appearance. "Let flowers bloom and trees grow. Where I come from, that's who I am." Water, time, memory, permeate, float and flow. It is a torrent that surrounds and cannot be captured, and it is also a short period of time. Although we have learned to forget, we have not solved the root cause. The film shows the growing pains, reflects on the original family, and pays tribute to the soul that blooms in adversity.

  • Huxinya Wang
    Director
  • Suhao Zhang
    Director
  • Huxinya Wang
    Writer
  • Suhao Zhang
    Writer
  • Zhengxi Zong
    Producer
  • Huanxi Wang
    Key Cast
  • Suhao Zhang
    Key Cast
  • Linfei Huang
    Production coordinator
  • Ziyu Wang
    Production designer
  • Longyu Qi
    Prop master
  • Shuyao Zhang
    Camera assistant
  • Yang Jiang
    Gaffer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    水形物语
  • Project Type:
    Music Video, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 CNY
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital,2470mm,SONY,a7m4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Nanjing University of the Arts
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • COLIFFE – Coliseum International Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • Robinson Film Awards (International Film Festival)

    Finalist
  • Varsity Film Expo

    Honorable Mention
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork

    Official Selection
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  • 第十一届朝霞奖大学生影像盛典 入围
Director - Huxinya Wang, Suhao Zhang
Director Statement

Huxinya Wang: Currently a junior studying Radio and Television Directing at Nanjing Arts University, I aspire for my imagery creations to convey emotions and capture fleeting moments. Personal experiences and aspects of life are inevitable themes in my creative endeavors.
Suhao Zhang: A junior student majoring in Radio and Television Directing at Nanjing Arts University, my lens is capturing a glimpse of this era — passionate about creating and documenting realistic themes. I adhere to the principle that visuals outweigh text; I refuse interpretation and significance. My goal is to produce imagery that broadens the experience of life.