It Is What It Is

This animated short film explores the psyche of a perfectionist and their journey towards embracing imperfections.

School

RMIT University /// Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity

Year

2024

Fields

Motion / 2D Animation / Experimental

Tools

Adobe After Effects / Procreate / Procreate Dreams

Festivals

2024 /// MANIFEST - Mafra Animation Film Festival /// Official Selection
2024 /// ANIMATICA /// Official Selection
2024 /// TrikFilm /// Official Selection
2024 /// T-Short Animated film Festival /// Official Selection
2024 /// Primanima World Festival of First Animations /// Official Selection
2024 /// Khabarovsk International Animation Film Festival "Animur" /// Official Selection
2024 /// Prime The Animation! New Talent International Festival /// Official Selection

Synopsis

"It Is What It Is" is an experimental and abstract animated short film centered around the interaction of two hands. One hand is dedicated to constructing the ideal and perfect world, while the other hand, refusing to be outdone, disrupts and sabotages the order of the world. Through the entanglement of these hands, the animation expresses the internal struggle of perfectionists and the anxiety they face when confronted with imperfections. The core idea that this animation aims to convey is that nothing in the world is perfect, and only when we embrace our imperfections can we truly find the beautiful landscapes in life.

Trailer

As this work is still being submitted to festivals and cannot be publicly shared yet, please view the trailer instead.

Context

In my animation journey, I frequently halt at unsatisfactory results or endlessly revise until I'm completely pleased. This habit hinders completing projects and induces anxiety. Through this short film, I aim to reconcile with my perfectionism and encourage viewers to embrace imperfections. After all, it's these imperfections that define our perfection.

Styleframes

This animation explores the inner world of a person, using hand-painted materials and organic textures to depict the imagery dynamically. This approach aims to convey the sense that the world is crafted by these hands themselves.