Kindred (2017 Graduate Film)

HEY here's my graduate film that I made in 2017 when I graduated from the Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) at RMIT! It's about gender euphoria, and the little everyday things that help trans people feel more like themselves.
I had originally planned to make some changes before going public with it, but I've been so busy that I figured it was finally time to upload the film as-is. I hope you like it!
Music (used with permission): www.louiezong.com/
Original sound design: jdalyaudio.com/

[@danielwarhurst2485]

OP: All the trans ppl here: I'm crying in the club right now

[@gearguts7259]

There's something about this animation that isn't only inspiring but also.... Comfy? It has a close to home vibe, lowkey feels like I'm being invited too.

[@koncreates]

This is so beautiful! I actually started crying while watching it. It's so warm and feels like being home to watch. I hope one day I can be as happy and at peace with myself as your beautiful animation feels!

[@smallish1632]

Good luck! ❤

[@DraconoBlade]

THIS IS SO CUTE AND PRETTY AND GORGEOUS AND I'M CRYING THANK U FOR SHARING THIS........ I Big Feel the binder part as a transmasc nonbinary person omg... The animation and art is so clean and smooth and colorful and wonderful!!! I'm cryin. Thank you for this gift

[@charleskuzmech1646]

Literally gonna start crying over this, thanks

[@skiesquiggles7319]

This is honestly such an incredible piece in so many ways. It displays competence in many aspects of animation and design, and is a perfect example of visual storytelling without any dialog. Just beautiful, just perfect. I expect nothing more, or less from someone so talented.

[@nitrowolfe]

Absolutely beautiful. I still remember the way I felt the first time I tried on a binder nearly 3 years ago. Gender euphoria is a wonderful and special thing. Thank you for making this

[@BrunisPistol]

This is so beautiful. I keep re-watching it expecting these characters to be confronted or called out and its just so heartwarming and cute it makes me cry every time. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@serefine927]

Awww omg my heart 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I just feel the one with the binder and the other getting the haircut so much! OMFG

[@TheTurtleThief]

This is so sweet and wholesome. I'm saving up for top surgery and it feels like it's such a hopeless thing sometimes because it costs so much money, but seeing things like this reminds me that this is the kind of future I want. And will have! Thanks so much for making this, it's so nice to see people like me in sweet videos.

[@serefine927]

Yes! Im saving up aswell abd for the name change. It might be that my insurance covers top atleast to a percentage but I know from an post everything transdude that namechange costs 1600 euros..

[@skedoodlem2452]

Mann i cant get over how cute this is! A very wholesome approach. I can definitely recognise some of my trans buddies in this ♡

[@lovelandisle]

This is just beautiful. Lovely animation, beautiful colors, beautiful story and message. I didn't expect they'd all be meeting up for a party at the end and it really made me smile.

[@slurmpederp7642]

This made me so happy, I started crying a bit. Thank you, I related with so many of those characters and I felt happy knowing that I could be like those people. thank you!

[@redgoateyes]

This made me feel so Content and Happy.....

[@kniemr4869]

I saved this animation to a playlist a while ago bc it's gorgeous, but I rewatched it again today and I teared up at 1:05 because I can totally relate! Thank you for sharing

[@lake2946]

This is so gorgeous Emerson! I'm so glad to finally see it!

[@katttscratchfever]

THIS IS SO CUTE

[@Crucifen]

Peak found family also got me right in the feelings wow! Amazing work this means everything to me 😭💕

[@realisticallylisa]

This is such a gorgeous work of art, I feel like watching it made me realise something and I teared up a little :') THANK YOU So much for making this!

[@cartooncritique6625]

Well, that was very short and sweet. Good job! ^^

[@kaivega4970]

this made me smile so much 💕 this is such a beautiful animation!!

[@PastelMonstera]

CRIES BECAUSE I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!! the art is so cute and bouncy and it gives me all the warm feelings! ^0^ awesome work, seriously gah

[@julesjacquet8421]

this is so beautiful and precious!!! made my day, thank you !

[@yardsalePDX]

Absolutely wonderful!! ✨👏

[@ej_da_finest]

This really warms the heart in all kinds of ways

[@anshwahb9664]

Lot of emotion packed into this baby.. made me very happy :”)

[@maryamjanahi9358]

God, I love this so much. It makes my heart warm.

[@lucawb2003]

I love this! It's wonderful, well done!

[@rekoleiko]

this is so so so pretty, in every way. i feel like imma start crying

[@AaronLoving]

AGH, THIS IS SO WELL DONE! THE COLORS ARE SO PRETTY AND THE MOVEMENT IS SO FLUID. YOU ARE EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE!

[@aduckinlingerie]

this is the exact kind of wholesome representation i want and love 💗💗💗💗

[@dramadobacalhau8059]

This makes me feel so great!!🥺🥺🥺💜

[@Unit__002]

This could become a whole show on tv by looking at it

[@bwolff7364]

I love this so much it makes me sooo comfy🥰

[@kiwitchi5053]

LOVE THIS!!!!

[@oriyo899]

Thank you so much for this!

[@possumproductions9521]

My gf cried over this

[@Darxia134]

I loved this!!! It's realñy beautiful and cute!

[@imkuelllgremlin]

omg this made me so happy!!!!!

[@leo4684]

this is SO GOOD!!!

[@trashboat9848]

am i am i sweating from my eyes is that what's happening

[@hermeliin8223]

This is so sweet! 💕

[@Aphidae]

This is awesome! it has a warm homely energy. Also im Trans and did not cry.

[@august-jf3dr]

this is so lovely,, thank you

[@avah4264]

I can’t express to you how much I love this video🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jaepoindexter1068]

This is wonderful!!! Also, your artstyle is suuper familiar, are you the artist who made those old comics with tiny clowns and watermelons named Jeff and stuff???

[@gwenythice7230]

this is so cute!! It's nice to feel good in your own skin :) also the first chara's eyes are like the ace flag??

[@codenox5157]

this is,,,, so sweet my heart

[@ShadeMeadows]

This. IS. *GOOD.*

[@wysejesta]

HRRGGNN MY HEART

[@Roman-hg6rg]

I love it! :)

[@Ruby-ng4jh]

💕 This is great 💕

[@zarenbentz4565]

I love this

[@phee9619]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH,,

[@PrincessFelicie]

This is adorable!!! Aaaa!!!

[@zombierufi0]

this is so cute and pure wtf

[@shiinanimates]

As a trans fellow I say.... THIS IS AMAZING 😍😍😍😍😍😍I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@llamasniper1116]

Ahhh this is so sweet and wholesome I love it

[@MoaccyrK]

oh, this is uber cute! Nice job! =D

[@thebugcoiiector]

this is the sweetest little thing. trans rights!!

[@RuviGaPo]

This is so lovely :'))

[@MorphWol]

that was beautiful fr

[@LiiLMisseuh]

This is so beautiful!! also, it gave me big Steven universe/ bee and puppycat vibes

[@Gakid0]

nice!

[@gaychanismefucktheheterose6133]

So cute))

[@shizukaaaa]

Is this about being trans?? Thts rlly cute

[@serefine927]

Yeah it is about gender euphoria. When finally the body matches the image in your mind. Like when you the first time get a haircut, making you look like a guy, or get a binder and you look flat (transmasculin) or get into this nice skirt what lets you look curvy (transfeminin)

[@pelucherandom3435]

;___; so cool

[@Davi-ph5ib]

The animation is great and I think everyone including trans and lgbt community should get along

[@Brongersmai]

Holy fuck i cry

[@KitchBitch567]

I don’t get it, but I FUCKING LOVE IT

[@thinthle]

Super sweet 🏳️‍🌈🌈 💖 💟 people being people

[@BillyWiccanHex]

I’m confused. What’s this about

[@terriblyclawed]

;w;....

[@XstickbuddyX]

gross