PEOPLE PERSON | Award-Winning Animated Short Film

Desperate to escape her reality, a young woman discovers a program that immerses her in her own subconscious through a myriad of virtual personas.
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The entire film was shot live action first, and the actors’ performances were hand-animated using rotoscope techniques to ensure that every micro-detail of emotion and expression was captured. This character animation was then composited with environments built in Blender. We spent countless hours for three years to muscle and finesse PEOPLE PERSON into existence, and we couldn’t be more proud. We hope you enjoy!
PEOPLE PERSON has been accepted into 25 international film festivals, nominated for 12 awards, and has won 8 awards. We are grateful to every festival for welcoming us so warmly.
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Writer / Director: Ry Malena
Assistant Director: Duncan Shaffer
Producer: Raynee Divjak, Ry Malena
Cast: Cayla Hailwood, Zachery Robert Poole, Davis Davis, Raynee Divjak, Tegan Andrews, Ry Malena, Jesse Springer, Andrew Divjak, Duncan Shaffer
Music: Boaz Roberts
Sound: Loud Color, Jesse Springer
Environments: Duncan Shaffer
Character Animation: Ry Malena, Carla Lopez
Editing / Compositing: Ry Malena
Additional Art: Kyle Jaynes, John Rinkenberg
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[@peaceofpiety]

When A.I. said, "I'm sorry, your head-space is no longer compatible with this reality," I felt that. 😑

[@koushal8798]

Ngl it felt like a 'Love, death and robot' episode!! Great work!! ❤

[@leonkennedy281]

no

[@Kokorocodon]

Where's your two page essay to support your no? Huh?

[@DamielBE]

also gave me flashback of the calibration scenes in Ramez Naam's NEXUS trilogy.

[@coffee-with-sprats]

no, who would even think that

[@Kokorocodon]

@@coffee-with-sprats Where's your two page essay to support your no? Huh?

[@ellysetaylor5908]

My thoughts: she was using virtual reality as a form of escape. In it she finds peace and later the intoxicating excitement and rush of life. Both she and the viewer assume that she needs the virtual world because the real world is too terrible to live in. Only when she is forced to disconnect does she find something she didn't expect: The real world does have peace. And all the people who experienced those amazing things are there, living those experiences. And their true, real forms are even more incredible than what the virtual world could simulate. She is incredible, and her life can be incredible and full of beauty and excitement, if she would just go out and live it.

[@malenaindustries]

Such meaningful takeaways! We're glad you connected with the work 🩷

[@fungustheclown666]

I was thinking it was an allegory for drug abuse and mental health. It went fron pessimism to optimism. Which is what seperates many when it comes to mental health. It seems like the loving couple was what really did her in, I think she related to everyone else struggling. Then she saw that and it made her fear, that maybe she was wrong. In the end, she was. And she cut off the escapism, the cycle of drug abuse in a way. The contrast of the gritty, dirty night life with the bright love of the day. It was the same city, just in a different light. She didn't need the escape to feel it.

[@malenaindustries]

@@fungustheclown666 Well said! Thanks for this.

[@MaxSMoke777]

Sure... if you ignore everybody she sees at the end. She's still trip'n. Her "golden plateau" is merely a complete break from reality.

[@BrayzenPaddles]

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[@ninjagogetta]

i love the story of the main character living in ai simulation her whole life of escapism like a drug showing in one color each scene and wanting more becomes over whelming until she rips it off introducing herself to the real world burst of color all at once sees herself in a new light for the very first time, at least that's what i learnt. Amazing cinematography, and storytelling with color Congrats on winning so many Awards you Deserve it .

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks so much for such intentional love, ninja

[@PyroJoe1]

As an old guy confused by how the youngsters talk and with my social awkwardness and disconnection from how most folks talk, this was a powerful video about balacing you and them while maintaining sanity and self.

[@malenaindustries]

This is a powerful takeaway - we definitely understand the feeling of isolation when trying to connect with others, while also maintaining a sense of confident autonomy and independence when sharing life with other people. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts Joe!

[@iAmNothingness]

Wow, beautifully described!

[@worthstream]

This film highlights a problem in youtube: you can only like something once! This is amazing!

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you for the kind words! We like it too 😎 but only once I guess 😔

[@triangleunderstander7801]

The choice of medium was on-point. Rotoscoping "superimposes" a form onto you, similarly to how digital avatars, especially in VR, are superimpositions. On top of that, this rotoscoping was done using 3D models! I don't know if all this was intentional in the choice, but even if not it's a neat coincidence.

[@malenaindustries]

Triangle you're on FIRE with this comment! The use of rotoscoping was both a style and narrative choice - we really wanted to capture the actor's micro-expressions as this is a story entirely about the relationship between a person's internal and external worlds. It also hits this "uncanny valley" feeling that you're referring to with the use of digital avatars... we wanted her to feel human and inhuman at the same time. Thanks so much for this love!

[@bleachedout805]

It's not rotoscoping if 3D models were used. Rotoscoping is layering a live footage with "painted" layers or outlines following the motion. It's just regular 3D animation.

[@triangleunderstander7801]

@@bleachedout805 ... if the rendering is laid on top of the live actor, it kinda seems the same, painted or not.

[@Neamerjell]

@@bleachedout805 A similar effect was achieved. I believe that was the thought @triangleunderstander7801 was trying to convey.

[@not_pranil]

This is just on another level. You guys werent afraid to experiment something different which led to this visual masterpiece.

[@malenaindustries]

🩷 many thanks 🙏

[@akenoamana2667]

absolutely no way. I REFUSE TO LET THIS GO BY WITHOUT THE APPRECIATION IT DESERVES. This was PHENOMENAL!

[@malenaindustries]

We are honored by your love 🩷 Thank you greatly!

[@malenaindustries]

YOU'RE THE BEST!

[@Chaizin]

How this has so little views is a pure mystery to me! This is gorgous!

[@malenaindustries]

We're grateful you watched, Chaizin - appreciate you!!

[@zachinnifayfayfomosadface]

Fr

[@dorkchops]

youtube is a little slow sometimes but ik it'll take off once some time passes!

[@evolionbot]

did You share it?

[@BloppTheIraeBlob]

Because today's generation prefer to watch those """skibidi ohio rizz""" than those masterpieces

[@ab_stuffnart8735]

That touch in the mirror, slowly learning to accept yourself? Heart dropping (and tear dropping). Friggen magnificent. Beautiful work to the whole team!!

[@booitsrue]

This is what animation is all about. *THIS* is why I want to be in the animation industry. *This* is the future :D

[@usernamesrtoostupid]

Solarpunk future with friends > isolated technocapitalism. Thank you for creating and sharing this! Your art really matters. :)

[@williamnicholson9903]

Yes it does

[@malenaindustries]

Guess we're making a solarpunk film next ^_^ Thanks for the love User!

[@itsmoonlitbro]

And remember we could've gotten batman beyond in this animation style. We were robbed fr.

[@malenaindustries]

r o b b e d

[@otimjoshua3366]

The story is in the title "People Person." When she takes the vr stuff off, she see's people, but they're all one person(Her). [Alternative Meaning] Nice work.

[@zakirshaikh218]

She looks out, and realizes how she was stucked in virtual reality and seeing the people who came asking her for help, then on they were still stuck.

[@nawal10]

I love when YT recommends random gems. This is what I live for, truly. 💎

[@malenaindustries]

🩷💎🩷

[@shanecostanzo3830]

The animation style, ambiance and lighting is breathtaking. It feels like an anime version of blade runner with a dystopian version of detroit become human

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you, Shane! Very kind words 🩷

[@hayleigh60]

The choices of color pallette is so underrated. Literally a simulation of a drugged sensory overload as a cope...but in a good way.

[@Cloud-vz7nn]

This is one of the most breathtaking works of art I have ever witnessed. To me it felt like breaking away from one’s social media addiction, which I had for years. Thank you, really, from the bottom of my heart. Please keep doing what you do, the world needs stories and art like this.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you so much for this encouragement Cloud - we’re in the same boat with our relationship to socials and addiction - really appreciate you sharing your love here.

[@jotheopossum]

This is why i love short films. Theyre usually so experimentive, and filled to the brim with passion, storytelling, deep meaning, and style. You guys have and are always going to have a bright future in artistic creations. Thank you for all your hard work and talent, poured into this film!

[@malenaindustries]

This means the world jo - we gave it our all... and we really appreciate your support!!

[@cloud275e]

Oo! The chip in the side of the head reminds me of an animated short film called “Best Friend.” Have you seen that by chance? It’s a completely different story line, but I like seeing different takes on the purpose of them. Every story is told differently, and I thought this was a neat one. Best of luck with future projects!

[@Jream_LittleStar]

I was just about to say that too lol!

[@malenaindustries]

Yes cloud, we love "Best Friend!" Great reference! We like the notion that all ideas want to get made, and sometimes they end up manifesting in different places at the same time :)

[@-_-_-_-_-...]

Where might I locate this "Best Friend"?

[@chriscooper654]

A lively, nuanced romp around the concept of personal reality, virtual and otherwise. Many thanks!

[@OldManShane]

Beautiful use of rotoscope. I really hope that more and more people will use it. For a short with minimal dialogue, you've all managed to tell a wonderful story as well. The use of over-saturation and over-stimulation, at least to me, really captured the desire many people have for a 'realer-than-real' experience; so much stimuli going on it drowns out everything else (the good as well as the bad), and makes the real world seem bland by contrast. That's to say nothing of the many people pointing out the mental health aspects, which I see as well. Happy to see her break out of her cycle of addiction. In the end, she can't fully say "I'm okay"--but you also know that she's committed to reaching a place where she can say that. And I relate to that a lot. There's been many times in my life where I'm just "I'm...". To each and every person who made this work possible: I love each and every one of you, as one human being to another. You are wonderful, and I hope you can say "I'm okay".

[@jamueI]

That's the take i've been looking for! Great take about the ending, i don't have enough critical thinking to figure these things out alone 😭 thanks a lot lol

[@trevorsmith6161]

Incredibly unique visual style with a great scifi story!

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks so much Trevor - really glad you enjoyed it!!

[@boyjezus8893]

Cant wait to see this blow up. Not only was this expertly done, but the aritistic choice of color, medium and story shows the passion behind it. Rotoscope deserves so much more attention and yall nailed it. More people need to see this. Its a story so relatable yet so original, that i believe it really could help some people out there. As someone whos gone through their own existencial crisis, this very much hit home and reminded me that escapism only goes so far before it hurts you. Gah damn, I'd watch a whole show of this. Amazing job to you and your team. Im looking forward to future projects for sure

[@malenaindustries]

Wow, thank you! We are so glad the work connected with you. That's all we can ask for 🩷 Thank you for sharing the love!

[@4ra_4ra]

This reminds me of my late-night thoughts that when we die, we will become one consciousness because ego is what separates us in living brains.

[@malenaindustries]

😱🤯 this theory!

[@kuronblue]

Gendo might have been up to something

[@cmerta6663]

First of all: this is a god damn masterpiece! Thank you so much for it. Second: just to bring up a new idea: what if the last part wasn’t the reality and more that this disc makes a copy of your brain/ personality/ everything and uploads it into the game. So when she ripped out the vr- thing she died and what we saw was the copy. That could be why the people from the game showed up in that reality. I do see the reasons why this might be wrong but I do like the idea that they all came from the dark world and found piece there.

[@malenaindustries]

LOVE THIS. We're all sharing this wild reality... who's to say our consciousnesses don't overlap from time to time?

[@user-sf2lj1ow9s]

seeing korean letters here and there in it felt pretty new, since most of the cyberpunk scenes in media inspired by blade runner solely reference japanese culture. amazing work.

[@TheAnxiousOwl]

This made me wanna touch grass :3

[@malenaindustries]

🫳🌱

[@Boop234]

Technically grass is a heavily genetically modified organism usually cut and sprayed with pesticides to keep it in a decidedly unnatural state. A kind of pre-digital era illusion. Humans have been fleeing nature and "reality" since we mastered art and architecture agriculture ect. Great film though.

[@romaniemarty9030]

Absolutely magnificent! Thank you for this!

[@christengoeken8759]

The coolest thing I’ve ever seen!!!!!! Stunning. Captivating. Legendary.

[@malenaindustries]

Takes one to know one.

[@qwerty7240]

So stylish, great pallette! Also, movement animation is really smooth. Pleasure to watch.

[@noi0124]

Amazzing. Any chance for some process / behind the scenes short talk? Would love to see character sketches, stroryboards, etc.

[@malenaindustries]

Yes, definitely! We'll be posting BTS / process talks in the coming weeks on KZbin and our socials. Stay tuned!

[@fireworksfordinner]

As an animator this is one of the most genuinely inspiring things I have ever seen.

[@derangedstrange6663]

Kickass!!! There was so much going on!!! Really tugs at the brain strings to decipher your own meaning from it... I'm a simple dude. I can relate to desperately wanting to see beauty in this world that's just dull, meaningless, bland

[@ellenlandowski1659]

Outstanding!!!!!😍😯😘

[@ren_lennon]

I've watched this so much the last few hours, and I still don't fully understand. Things I've noticed that I think I understand: the vr is their release and escape from their current life and back to the remnant of a feeling of bliss as a child- hence the initial disk being in a meadow, like the memory of a rare moment of human connection they cherish. However as well, this method of escape was founded and taught to them as a child as well, as seen with them beside their parents also in vr. The bootleg disk found in the trash is a prototype or illegally modified version of the new official one which was advertised- perhaps the official one is supposed to be you experiencing new things- not you experiencing new people. Also, perhaps such extremes as seen in the bootleg are not intended. In the bootleg, we see a meadow experience interrupted, a mime fighting then experiencing regret- pretty sure the elderly by the painting is the same person (mustache/ same eye color)- also they're likely still fighting, someone committing die, someone speeding away from police but getting caught, someone getting high at a party and possibly overdoing it, and two lovers loving and creating life. Every one of these lives seems to have some contradiction, as real life would I guess: peace brutally interrupted, a violent one who doesn't speak seems to have a loud inner voice, feeling bliss when committing die, fleeing fast for the thrill of escape but being finally caught, the love club is just getting high by yourself, and a dispassionate wedding leads to a new life. The break breaks, they flee to try and recover, they crash, they fall, they rip out the very thing causing it all, and then see the world anew- real laughter, real birds, real color. They encounter their reflection once more, but instead of resisting the act of grounding and remaining in a colorless world, they ground, they reflect, and then wtf the person people are back. Things I've noticed that I don't understand: After the initial vr session they went to a sync machine to make the return, it then said it was syncing, but then stated that due to an issue they need to find a sync machine to restore to a normal headspace- so, did they not want to restore at that time or is it just some flaw in the system? Also, who was the additional person with the looped earrings in the bootleg that texted them- was it them or? Lastly, the mole- it's always on the right side of their face, except for the initial reflection scene- maybe this is why they were shocked upon sight of their reflection the second time and not the first. In the final reflection scene it mirrors like an actual mirror, but in that first one it swaps sides- you'd think they hit reality in the end hence the sudden vibrancy, but then you see the characters from before and you wonder, but then you watch again and see the mole thing and wonder was any of it real at all? I'm so confused, yet so moved. I can relate in ways- really, what's real anymore?

[@Difelder]

The little flickery movment following the perspective of the the character it's beautiful

[@stanislas64]

I thought it was 2D on the thumbnail. Amazing short though. Looking forward to the next project.

[@SineEyed]

Cool story. Trippy premise. Fun to watch. Eye candy. Ear candy. Relatable main character. Ambiguous ending. I think that's pretty much all I could ask for in a short film. Great job--well done..

[@malenaindustries]

Really glad you enjoyed it Sine!! Appreciate this.

[@leonardoshkirko405]

The whole concept in this story is just amazing! Whenever I find an animation like this I feel so happy about people having such a cool imagination and dedication to make not only good stories, but forms of art too. I have managed to feel something special for animation, and especially respect for those responsible for their creation. Keep it up!

[@fafafafafararararara4843]

I wonder how she can walk the street so calmly with the assassin's creed low health disorientating effect

[@malenaindustries]

She's been at it for so long, she forget she was at low health O.o

[@sarahhurst701]

So slick & ultra cool!🌹💎💜

[@gellertgrof9493]

Phenomenal! Great work, the animation is beautiful, the music and sound is perfect. It stirred up feeling and thoughts in me just as quality art should. Hope this gets to more people.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you for the kind words! 🩷

[@reneceros]

When you work so much on a project you quickly disconnect from the reason for everything. this masterpiece made me remember. thanks

[@Natureboy224]

So incredibly beautiful. The music fits perfectly, the animation is gorgeous and expressive. The plot is relatable and unique, everything about this is so grand.

[@StandAloneSoul]

We love this! Amazing work you guys, gals and enby pals

[@TGWabba1]

The imagery and visual design in this is top tier. I like the Bladerunner aesthetics but overall it reminds me of the Neuromancer universe.

[@flickertrick9489]

What a freaking WOOOW. WHAT I JUST SAW?!?

[@MeadowsOfSound]

Wow...a full-on Art a Happening, thank you!❤

[@nataliab4417]

Its beautiful! So much hard work holy shit!!! And omg the story The way the scenes switch connected with the music and the emotions on their faces and the end omg the end The way she connected with the people who's life she got to expirience - to me is a super example of true interconnection and empathy which resonated so much with my life expirience so far Its scary to think that we all may be one big thing in the end, one big mush, but art makes it look as thought perhaps it is not as bad We're all just silly lost beings scared of the next big step but we're not alone here and whether that's a curse or a blessing is up to us

[@heckzotica]

Just like actual life...reality was the real drug!

[@dominykasugnius5595]

Probably the most fleshed out and riveting short film experiences ive ever had. Gorgeous cinematography, and really immersive sound design

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks for giving us a watch! Happy to hear you enjoyed the film 🙂🩷

[@user-ix7qx9uu7v]

I’ve seen a short film with a very similar niche to this with the virtual reality being in a chip in the same place in the head as well. So I’m not the most sure if this is completely original though the art style is completely different and amazing and the story is a bit different so I’ll give whoever made this a thumbs up.

[@malenaindustries]

Yes we're big fans of the short "Best Friend"! Appreciate you taking the time to connect with our work

[@harrisbartlett6006]

Amazing job! I love the animation and the story it tells!

[@faequeenapril6921]

This is very profound, reminds me of myself where I have lived on the internet for so long, playing video games etc to the point where this seems more of reality than well...reality.

[@malenaindustries]

Wake up to the REAL you 👁️

[@El-Burro-Grande]

This is a rare and beautifully done quality piece of art. Bravo.

[@Randall-hj7zf]

Wow, this was intense and interesting. The animation is similar to Waking Live but with a cool and unique adaptation to it. The twist at the ending was the best part. Powerful message. Awesome work!

[@myamo.o]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I am honestly blown away by the editing and the visuals, this feels like an entirely new art style MADE for cinema, it’s so beautiful. I think the beginning would be enhanced if there was more bass because it nearly gave me goosebumps! What are your top inspirations? I saw a bit of Alberto Mielgo in here!

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks so much for this myamo!! We're very proud of the style! A few films that inspired us are Bladerunner, the Wizard of Oz, and Sin City. And we really admire Mielgo's passion!

[@cronchcronch4136]

I love everything about this, really, everything. The color work, the stylization, all of it. But I think one of my favorite details is her cat getting so upset at the headspace failure. I’ve seen it before and I’m sure I will again, animals, especially pets, know when someone is using drugs (assuming that is akin to what this is) and when they are having a bad trip or overdosing. It’s a really good detail I enjoy a lot.

[@malenaindustries]

Frankly (the cat) knows best 👏🐈‍⬛

[@tessarae9127]

Wowww the visuals kind of reminded me of enter the void (if anyone sees this comment before watching it PLEASE exercise caution and read about it beforehand bc it’s very dark)… Veryyy nice job ❤ I was glad this ended on a more positive note 😆

[@BlueberryWolf82]

This is incredible! the animation, the voice acting, the music- EVERYTHING!

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks Blueberry!!

[@BlueberryWolf82]

@@malenaindustries Ofc!! Keep up the amazing work 🩵

[@gypsysghost]

all I can say is WOW. this hit on a multitude of levels. phenomenal message conveyance. loved every second of it. this film deserves global recognition

[@beatjunkybg]

I hope you guys get a Netflix deal or something, a show in that style and the money they can put into it.... it would be sweet!

[@Costamyst23]

This is one of the most insane animations I've ever seen, absolute masterpiece. Seriously, amazing work!

[@St1ckmAn._]

I’m so surprised by the small amount of views this has, this is the best animated short film I’ve seen! The colors and the movement it’s all so impressive.

[@malenaindustries]

We appreciate the support, thank you for watching! 🩷

[@jan_harald]

this is pretty cool, though unclear what really happened at the end, I guess it's anyone's interpretation... did she actually remove the implant and finally notice the people she'd been ignoring so far, or did she just get trapped into the experience, as herself? either way, it's cool

[@Boop234]

Right because the people were in the other world too.

[@gamingbruv]

Amazing. Love the story, the ending, the facial expressions, the camera work, the animation and the effort put in the backgrounds. I will say one thing though. The amount of drowning and flickering colors made it straining on the eyes even though I understand that is kinda the point but still.

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks so much for the kind words and honest feedback bruv

[@brporti]

I had been following the short for a while now, I wasn't sure what to expect, but not this!!! Truly such an incredible work from everyone, excited for what lays in the future for everyone on the project:)!!! Congrats Ry, Duncan, and everyone else on the team

[@barrator404]

Not enough likes, not enough subscribers. Here, have one of both! This is truly amazing :)

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks for the love, barrator! Glad to have you here 🩷

[@jso.2090]

Really awesome, loved the style and ambiance! And a little retro-futurism with the floppy disks and modem connection tone 😁

[@IanZeep]

Amazing work, deep and fantastic story!

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks Ian!

[@nejy44]

literally deserves all the awards in the world.

[@emma-jb8uj]

We are eachothers mirrors, i am you and you are me.

[@malenaindustries]

Perfectly said Emma 💖

[@beccaroberts2369]

I don't normally comment but I just wanted to say the visual details and music for this film are exquisite and you have a new fan👏🏾✨Also to animate the characters alone and have the perseverance for 3yrs of working on the project is inspiring

[@meganwoods7922]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@user-cp4wb7wi3z]

😐😐😐🤔 ОК... допустим... 🤔😑😑😑 *P.S.:* ничего не понятно, но очень интересно 😉 *P.P.S.:* красиво и прикольно, спасибо👌👍✌️

[@cismifikriyat3940]

thank you for all hardwork you all did.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank YOU for watching @cismifikriyat3940

[@leavemebeeplease1085]

This is POWERFUL! Made me cry!!! You are an amazing artist and I hope to see more of your work soon!!

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you for the kind words 🩷 We appreciate you more than you know!

[@necrolyte1525]

wholeheartedly deserved those awards

[@SmellyStuff3913]

Great work! it looks beautiful and portrays a unique and inspiring story! absolutely stunning!!!

[@malenaindustries]

THANK YOU SMELLY!

[@poisoniv12]

This is absolutely stunning, I'm literally mesmerised!!! This is such a gorgeous animation, I loved it so much. Especially with the fluidity, and the colours.. and I could really connect with the main character around the sentiment of having the urge to escape reality. Such a beautiful piece, I appreciate everyone who worked on it! I look forward to more stuff like this, it's amazing :)) ❤❤

[@malenaindustries]

We're glad you connected with the film! 🩷 Thanks for watching :)

[@narbehm.6064]

Cool animation, immersive sound design, and a thought-provoking story! Nice work team.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you kindly!!

[@lukedogwalker]

Excellent work. Love the twist ending. So much said so clearly yet with so few words. And rotoscoping still lives!

[@malenaindustries]

We are glad you enjoyed it! 🩷 #RotoLives

[@joncarlovariety]

This is an absolute masterpiece. FANTASTIC all around! Top notch animation, storytelling, editing, sound, everything. Seriously love this!

[@lizzitoz]

amazing, the style of this short film is captivating and unique

[@lasajnae9626]

SEVERELY UNDERRATED So good, this deserves better I love how there were plants and trees in the city right from the beginning despite the cyberpunk aesthetic.

[@malenaindustries]

🩷 ✨ 🌿 🍀 🌱 ✨ 🩷

[@whiteechy]

THIS DESERVES SO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION! This is truly amazing. Please, keep on going with the wonderful short films. It looks so wonderful!

[@malenaindustries]

This means the world, THANK YOU! Much more to come!!

[@ImmaSayKOOHWIP]

this is now in my top 3 favorite animated short films

[@malenaindustries]

We’re truly honored KOOOOHWIP! 💕

[@kristineharris1469]

So beautiful and colorful. I was captivated by the dread she felt when she was forced out and felt her loss. The colorful world was so overwhelming and beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you and your team for this amazing artwork. Did such a great job.

[@malenaindustries]

and thank YOU for the love, Kristine 🩷

[@evelinamatousova5236]

Wow! That’s so gorgous! The style, the animation itself, I mean… I love it. I am definitaly saving it for future tě-waches and shearing with other people. Like I kinda get why is youtube not recomending this video that much (the slow start) but… screw youtube algorithm! This is a masterpiece and it deserves to be shown as much as possible!

[@evelinamatousova5236]

Re-waches. Hate autocorect

[@malenaindustries]

We appreciate the kind words 🩷 glad you enjoyed!

[@Cuddle_Bunnyy]

This was one of the best short films ive ever seen!

[@evevia.a]

this is so cool. reminds me of reality shifting. and incorporating this technological reality with integrated VR into futuristic humans is so awesome. makes me so excited for how the future will look and what technology is capable of. animation is so incredible, thank you 💗 it’s so magical to look at the world as a reflection of the self, and this is such a beautiful, gorgeous animation to show it.

[@officialthestranger]

Truly another master piece from the animators of yt. Too bad these wonderful pieces of art don't get as much attention as they deserve. 9/10 short film : )

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you, Stranger 🩷

[@intJohn]

Amazing. Thank you for this.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you John!

[@RandomInternetStranger]

I've seen an incredible amount of media over my years, and this ranks among the very top in terms of things that I love. I appreciate your art, it was a euphoric watch.

[@malenaindustries]

Thank you kindly, RandomInternetStranger 🩷

[@Warhead-haggis]

Fantastic work. I really love the hard cyberpunk style with the vibrant colours, and the motion is flawless.

[@WaxRose]

This is so beautiful! I love all the choices of colors, and the cyberpunk atmosphere is so well done.

[@malenaindustries]

Thanks Wax!!

[@ss_11_0o]

wow, this was amazing, absolutely great, i loved it ALL!!

[@m0y7]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.