SOHO International Film Festival “celebrates the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling, encourages new and seasoned filmmakers from here in New York City and around the globe to create and send in their fresh and innovative cinematic pieces.
Among the works screening at its 15th edition, which is being held from September 17-23, at the Village East by Angelika (Manhattan), you’ll find DRAGONFLY — written and directed by Julia Morizawa.
This animated short film was inspired by the lives of Julia’s maternal grandparents and the stories her mom shared about growing up on the family farm in Japan.
Based upon the devastating impact of the Tokyo Firebombing of March 9-10, 1945, this unique short addresses “the generational trauma of war, the power of family, and finding the strength to rise from the ashes.”
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To learn more, visit: https://sohofilmfest.eventive.org/films/66bba397a5f4700088fe0680
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Our sincerest thanks to all at SIFF for selecting our award-winning project.
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Written, produced, directed by @juliamorizawa
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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Come soar with our DRAGONFLY at SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
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