Dear Nana
3D animated short, 2023
Nana, I know Mom is somewhat sad about me, but we don't talk about it.
Made in memory of my late grandmother, Dear Nana tells the story of a closeted queer kid in a small, conservative Vietnamese town.
Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, After Effects, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint
2023 Senior Art Thesis Exhibition, Tang Teaching Museum
New York Animation Film Awards (NYAFA) | Semi-Finalist
Paris Animation Awards | Finalist
Merced Queer Film Festival | Finalist
Play Short - International Film Awards | Nominee
NewFest: The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival | Official Selection
New Jersey Independent Film Festival | Official Selection
Los Angeles Super Shorts Film Festival | Official Selection
Animation Dingle | Official Selection
NewFilmmakers NY | Official Selection
Albuquerque Film & Music Experience | Official Selection
Scottish Queer International Film Festival | Official Selection
Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival | Official Selection
Leeds Queer Film Festival | Official Selection
Aporia International Village Film Festival | Official Selection
Verona International Film Festival | Official Selection
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