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Between

Set against an expansive, minimalist beige void, three beings from distinct worlds share a fleeting moment, separated by a distance they can never truly cross. Through the sophisticated interplay of minimalist lines and fluid watercolor, Between explores the paradox of self-transformation and the profound essence of human connection. The visual metaphor of "getting wet" transforms a parched landscape into a saturated world of emotion, symbolizing how empathy dissolves the boundaries of isolation. It is a poetic meditation on the true cost of tenderness: that the meaning of companionship lies not in our strength, but in our willingness to forfeit our pristine solitude to get "wet" for one another.

  • Chih Hao Shen
    Director
  • Chih Hao Shen
    Writer
  • MFX Films
    Producer
  • Chih Hao Shen
    Cinematography
  • Chih Hao Shen
    Animator
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Animation, Short, Watercolor Animation
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 9, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil, Taiwan
  • Country of Filming:
    Taiwan
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • ABI Film Festival
    Bucharest
    Romania
    Official Selection
  • Canada International Mobile Film Festival (CIMFF)
    Toronto
    Canada
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Chih Hao Shen

Chih Hao Shen is an animation and documentary filmmaker whose work explores human existence, memory, and time through restrained visual storytelling.

His debut work received recognition from Rhode Island IFF. His short film 10 Seconds was selected by In The Palace, Fantasporto, and Asolo Art Film Festival (2026). His documentary YinYang Sea won the Grand Prix at Asolo Art Film Festival (2026).

His projects have been presented in international industry contexts, including Clermont-Ferrand, Visions du Réel, Cannes Short Film Corner, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, and Oberhausen.

Beyond filmmaking, he has worked in visual design and digital product development, including licensed merchandise design for The Lord of the Rings franchise in the Chinese-language market, visual work at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and founded and leads a software development company developing animation and visual effects tools within the Apple ecosystem.

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Director Statement

As a creator, I am fascinated by the paradox between "nature" and "emotion." In this film, I employed expansive beige negative space and sophisticated minimalist lines to strip away noise, allowing the audience to focus on the subtle dynamics between the characters.
The efforts of the Cat and the Fish represent our internal struggles for self-transformation, while the Rabbit serves as a gentle poetic silence—he learns no skills because he embodies the most fundamental human need: not to be alone. Through the visual metaphor of "getting wet," I transform the parched beige background into a fluid watercolor world, symbolizing how emotion saturates loneliness. I hope this film conveys to both children and adults that the true meaning of friendship lies not in how strong we become, but in our willingness to get our own clean fur wet for one another.