DRAGONFLY — an animated short film written and directed by Julia Morizawa — was inspired by the lives of her maternal grandparents and the stories her mom shared about growing up on the family farm in Japan.
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Based upon the devastating impact of the Tokyo Firebombing of March 9-10, 1945, this unique work addresses “the generational trauma of war, the power of family, and finding the strength to rise from the ashes.”
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As the film was playing in the Academy Screening Room, Julia released a compelling “behind the scenes” video, which shares some moving insights into the making of the film.
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To view the BTS piece in its entirety, visit: https://vimeo.com/862633805
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Animation Director @mmlinero @rolypolymotion
Lead Animator Eva Benitez
Sound Designer Giorgia Garcia-Moreno
Composer Aiko Fukushima
Voice cast @miyakodama @theerikaishii @darksamurai00 @jamestakuleung @kazumiaihara
Executive producers @mrbriansturges @jamesbabbin @jtnorcal @lucasaferrara @dkoltermanjp Christopher Luk
In association with @chimaerafilms @vcmediaorg
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I’m sure you’ll love being a fly on this wall!
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