This animation reel, “Scenes From a Ghibli Movie,” contains four animations I completed throughout 2023. I have always been fascinated with the film composition of Studio Ghibli movies—their whimsically mute colors and a magical simplicity so grounded in reality. Studio Ghibli sparingly uses computer animation techniques, instead illustrating by hand with acrylic.

This is an animatic centrally focusing on digital art and how I can express myself in only one color range. Song is from the Psych Musical and is sung by James Roday Rodriguez, Maggie Lawson, and Timothy Omundson.

Danville Chocolates is a fun documentary taking the audience on a behind the scenes look at the local chocolate store. It teaches how different candies are made and how the buisiness runs.

I couldn't think of a plot as I was going through a massive writers block at the time and I decided that instead of continuing to try and push through the block, I would use it as motivation for my film itself as an attempt to capture what I went through with some additional comedic (hopefully) bits.

I have always enjoyed playing with legos and for me, stop motion makes them come alive. This film was my 3rd time using stop motion.

I made this short film with the intent of sharing a little bit about an aspect of life that means a lot to me. Playing basketball is a part of my identity, and I have been playing for the last 7 years of my life at a competitive level.

As a senior who will be going to college soon, I know that it will be the simple things I'll miss. Going to the farmer's market on Sundays and gathering ingredients for a late lunch with family is a highlight to an otherwise busy day of homework.

I’ve had the idea for a film about a woman freezing alone in her home for a while. Despite her efforts, she is unable to warm up. I thought it would be an interesting challenge to film something in the dark, and I had some difficulties but it made me be more intentional with how I used lighting.

One night, I was watching Korean news media, which was when I first heard about Japan's plan to release polluted Fukushima water. The first thought that occurred to me was: "Is that safe?

As a senior project I was assigned to create a passion project. My mind immediately went to film, and I decided to create films about a city that I love, San Francisco. The film is part of a visual album I'm creating about San Francisco.

Through this film I wanted to convey my perception about how an alternate reality would look or work! My short film follows one character and their life, from two different realities/dimensions.