Private Project

I’m Wriggling Around in the Little Universe of Insects

Twelve-year-old Harry Chih is a super insect enthusiast, known as an encyclopedia of insects among classmates due to his profound knowledge of Taiwan's diverse insect species. Despite his intense focus on insects, he is a doubly special individual, having coped with ADHD causing chaos in his daily routines and Asperger's traits leading to limited social interactions. His continuous dedication to being "one with insects" has surprisingly brought about positive transformations. Insects not only bring him closer to his family but also instill courage for social interactions. Walking the path teeming with insects, Harry's world expands, and his heart widens. He dreams of becoming a formidable ecologist one day.

  • Chih-Chen Chiang
    Director
  • CHIA-LING HSIEH
    Writer
  • CHIA-LING HSIEH
    Producer
  • Harry Chih
    Key Cast
  • Public Television Service Taiwan
    Distributor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    我在昆蟲小宇宙裡盡情過動
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Children
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 9, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Taiwan
  • Country of Filming:
    Taiwan
  • Language:
    Mandarin Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chih-Chen Chiang

Chih-Chen Chiang is a documentary filmmaker with a background in film studies. Passionate about capturing real-life moments, Chiang excels in observing the nuances of human nature and society. With a unique ability for keen observation and storytelling, he possesses a rich creative energy. Chiang aims to document compelling stories, addressing societal issues and conveying the essence of life. Through his lens, he endeavors to evoke emotions, encouraging people to bravely embrace change. Committed to recording profound and moving subjects, Chiang seeks to provide valuable inspiration for society and the next generation through the power of visual storytelling.

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Director Statement

In today's highly competitive society, anxious parents, dysfunctional authoritarian education, and many children with ADHD are, in fact, victims of a lack of nurturing principles, time, patience, and thoughtful consideration within society. Through Harry Chih's perspective and his perception of the world, the aim is to enable the audience to empathize more with children with ADHD and Asperger's. It encourages viewing the unique traits of these children from different angles, understanding that their distractibility, hyperactivity, or impulsivity is not something they willingly choose. Just as Harry's parents have made efforts, if adults are willing to change their perspectives, children have the opportunity to explore a path that may be different from the mainstream but belongs to them. In fact, any mental or physical traits not accepted by societal norms have aspects worthy of appreciation.