A creature wanders the woods looking for clues about his past life, only to find the answers within the shadows of his mind.
"This creature became my vessel to voice the struggles I myself was dealing with at the time, but to also widely address how mental health affects everyone. No matter the day, good and bad, we all can succumb to the dangers our psyche puts us in. I wanted to make sure this creature felt real, and felt like a piece of the audience, knowing that each and every one of us hurts and sometimes, all we need is a helping hand to make life just a little bit better. I hope those who watch the film, and especially those who are struggling, can see the beauty within life. You are not alone." (Taken Film Shortage Interview)
"This film wouldn’t be what it is without the talented and incredibly hard working Aiden Whittam, Anna Taylor, Ruby Black, and Adèle Pinchot; the animation team. I met Aiden, our lead animator, on Instagram. I saw his work and was blown away by its ingenuity and distinct visual flare. Once we started working on the film, Aiden was able to clearly take all of the crazy ideas in my head, and physically place them in the real world. The entire animation team worked tirelessly on building this world from scratch; from the shoelaces on the human’s shoes, to the complicated river set at the end of the film, these incredible animators helped bring my vision to life. Collaboration is truly a gift. You realize at a certain point in your career, that you need help, and that doing things by yourself is pointless. Working with others day in and day out to create art is one of the greatest experiences and emotions I have felt." (Taken from Film Shortage Interview)
