A short animated film presenting a personal narrative of my life
2023 | Video Animation | Personal Narrative
"Phases of Me" is a short animated film that presents a personal narrative of my life. Created and showcased at the Hoa Khoi Lien Truong Pageant, this piece intimately reflects my journey and experiences.
Through animation and storytelling, this film explores the different phases that have shaped who I am—moments of growth, challenges, and self-discovery. Each frame represents a chapter of my personal evolution.
The film combines visual storytelling with personal reflection to create an authentic and vulnerable portrait of identity, family, heritage, and the journey of becoming.
Duration: 2:52 | Personal animated narrative
This animated film was created as a deeply personal project to share my story and experiences through visual narrative. Presented at the Hoa Khoi Lien Truong Pageant, it served as a way to connect with the audience on an intimate level.
The animation style and storytelling approach were chosen to authentically represent the emotional journey of my life phases—from childhood memories to present-day reflections.
Through this work, I aimed to create a piece that resonates with anyone who has navigated their own journey of self-discovery and identity.
Creating "Phases of Me" was an exercise in vulnerability and storytelling. The project required me to distill complex personal experiences into a visual narrative that could resonate with a broad audience while remaining authentic to my own journey.
This film was created specifically for and showcased at the Hoa Khoi Lien Truong Pageant, a Vietnamese cultural event celebrating identity, heritage, and personal stories within the Vietnamese American community.
The pageant provided a meaningful platform to share this intimate narrative with an audience that could connect with themes of cultural identity, family, and personal growth.
The animation process involved careful selection of imagery, pacing, and narrative structure to ensure each phase of the story received appropriate emphasis. The goal was to create an emotional arc that felt genuine and relatable.
This project represents not just an artistic endeavor, but a personal milestone in my journey of self-expression and storytelling.
"Phases of Me" is more than an animated film—it's a visual autobiography that captures moments, memories, and milestones that have defined my journey. Sharing it at the Hoa Khoi Lien Truong Pageant allowed me to connect with others through shared experiences of identity and growth.
The process of creating this work taught me the power of personal storytelling and the importance of authentic self-expression. It reminded me that our individual stories, while unique, contain universal themes that can touch and inspire others.
This film represents a snapshot of my life at a particular moment, a collection of phases that continue to evolve as I grow and change.
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