A Chinese manicurist in Miami attempts to describe feelings she doesn't have the words for.
Written, Directed and Animated by Alexa Lim Haas
Voice by Mengda Zhang
Recipient of the Time Warner 1st Generation Filmmaker Grant from OneFifty. Also supported by LOU, The Knight Foundation, Art Center South Florida and Rooftop Films.
World Premiere : Sundance Film Festival 2018 Official Selection
International Premiere: Rotterdam International Film Festival 2018 Official Selection
GLAS Film Festival
Brooklyn Museum
MoMa
BAM
New York Film Festival Artist Academy
Allies In Arts
Happy Family Night Market
Future of Film is Female
Los Angeles Film Festival
Stockholm International Film Festival
London International Animation Festival
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Festival International du Court Métrage de Lille
Awards:
SXSW 2018 Animated Shorts Jury Prize
Dallas Film Festival 2018 Animated Shorts Jury Prize
Vidlings and Tapeheads 2018 Winner Best Animation
Miami New Times: Best of Miami 2018 Best Film Director
Florida Film Critics: Golden Orange for Outstanding Contribution to Film in Florida
NoBudge 2018 Annual Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Animated Film
Indie Street 2018 Jury Award Best Animated Short Film
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