Split Ends | CalArts Film 2024

A woman gets a haircut in the midst of her divorce.
Thank you for watching my BFA4 film! And a million thanks to all the people who helped me make it!
🌻Music by RYAN YOSHIKAMI
🌻YLAN CHU as Linh
🌻EMILY BUZA as Pat
🌻TRIET M. TRAN as Linh's mom
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[@ShintarufromdA]

The dialogue is so natural in this it's insane. Really sucks you into the story and the emotion of this woman having A Day.

[@Kiruklee]

I want to comment something positive but the thing is this piece is special in such a way that it speaks for itself. There's nothing to add.

[@Pkaykim]

This is so unbelievably kind like im a bit in shock LOL.. thank you so much!

[@skpokerface1]

1:12 this dialogue hurt me - especially the increasing tone about “how will you have eggs? How will you become pregnant? How will I have grandchildren?”; genius part to change scenes there because that is usually when I would’ve hung up a real phone call. Loved the scene where she’s fiddling with her wedding ring. Good luck with all your career endeavors!

[@PromisedPhoenix]

there is something so incredibly human in this. It just feels so real, I don't know any better way to express it. At first she cut her hair out of impulse and she realized she fucked up and her only thought was that she needs to be presentable quickly at any cost, but then towards the end she decides to not care about others opinions at all and goes even *shorter* and takes a day off to take the time for herself she clearly needs in this difficult situation. It's beautiful

[@bigmeg47]

i knew what was coming as soon as she asked for more changes, and there were already tears in my eyes because i remember what it felt like to buzz all my hair off. thank you for capturing it

[@alexanderfernando2995]

I swear to god these animators are single-handedly restoring my faith in this existence

[@nhale6195]

aww vietnamese animation artist! so proud of my own people

[@killjoygold4954]

Oh, to have a cute hairdresser next door after being free from a confining relationship.

[@RSIALVR]

I just love the voices here, its so raw and realistic!!!! It just adds more essence to the film, i absolutely love it!!!!

[@stitwgalaxz557]

I feel like short films like these are so good that it captures the viewers feelings well.

[@ryoodraws]

I can't get over how much I love this film like ugh!!

[@Pkaykim]

@@ryoodraws ily…..

[@leucamaclean8900]

Damn this has so much fucking SOUL!! The clean lines and the block colours for the hair make it really clearly the focus, and the voice acting is super well recorded. The sound effects give it a really nice sensory feel, and the whole thing is just scrumptious. The scream at the end though sounds like someone was scared of being too loud in a dorm not someone screaming frustration and emotion out at the world. It’s still fucking stunning, but the dip in audio quality/clarity I think really made the end not hit home as much as it might have with a crisper more raw sounds

[@Mothworks]

honestly the scream feeling somewhat still repressed is really what made it for me. id be scared to scream at full volume into the street too.. but id still want to try

[@lewashiCasual2003]

I was waiting for someone to reply this! I relate to that scream, I've screamed it many times before. I hadn't related as much to the hair cutting but when she let that repressed scream out the window, it was not only relatable, it tied the entire animation together for me, as if all the emotions and burdens the character was feeling throughout the past 5 minutes of our observation was tucked in a letter sent to us through her voice.

[@daftpatience]

i adore this so much. i can't even articulate how much it feels to me! the frickin. stress and symbol that long hair is in terms of like.. womanhood etc etc. pressure from your parents to keep it long, and the power of getting rid of that... waugh!!!! i love it. also the voice of the person giving the haircut is really nice ^^

[@Shuubal193]

The dialogue is so natural!! I love this film so much, it srsly deserves more attention, such nice direction!! I can’t wait to see more of your work in the future :D

[@randy3639]

god, the raw emotion i feel from watching this is amazing. The (almost) strictly lineart animation style is almost deceivingly simple, but it adds focus to all the details that're carefully made. Absolutely amazing soundwork too!!! it feels so natural and smooth- I'm a sucker for well-done and well-placed audio/music lol

[@saltypineapple8371]

this is a personal story i know but i never felt so seen before.

[@lukedoglt]

The style is like a warm marshmallow. Really liked the voice acting as well, didn't feel forced.

[@everett-9199]

Everything about this makes my heart scream in the best way. Thank you so much for putting this out in the world so we can experience it together. ♥✂✨

[@Chez09s]

🌼I love the free sketchy style🤍

[@Rayito_]

Such a human animation. Made me sad. Great job

[@Fiwi23]

i like this animation so much. Please i want it to have much more likes and views. I commenting this video because i heard what it helps with some KZbin recomendations and then it shows this video to more people.

[@thiskid990]

Yes thats true! Got this in my recs today ☺️

[@Fiwi23]

wow!!! I happy it working!!! So it means what KZbin working how he should work!!!!!

[@Magick290]

I’m crying, haha. Why am I crying?? Thank you for sharing this.

[@lulldawg]

this is incredible, feels so human and natural

[@hayleigh60]

why does EVERYONE has the alarm ringtone as same as me. I keep checking up my notification bar in case if I had accidentally snoozed it wtffff 🙄😒...

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Because it's a default alarm. Nobody's trying to have the same ringtone as someone oh so special as you.

[@wormtv1]

this is the most raw, beautiful, and human animated film I've seen in a long time. thank you.

[@ChrisE498]

This is amazing! I’m so proud of you! You have come so far over the years my friend… congratulations on making such a beautiful work…!

[@Pkaykim]

You are so kind always… thank you for watching it, like, genuinely!

[@arandompersonwithnolife8147]

Wow, The way you draw backgrounds is phenomenal, like all the mini details really add a unique feel to them! Also the storyline is very engaging and refreshing to see, I absolutely love it!

[@mirggles]

absolutely brilliant work!!!

[@sofialn7476]

This is so amazing, I love the story and the art and just the dialogue in general. This should have way more likes

[@Ahsangill19]

wow this is an amazing piece tbh great work on this it really feels like it makes you feel like your getting a haircut too.

[@alientherapy]

This film is amazing, I love the symbolism with the hair!

[@WritenSketch]

This is gonna blow up one day, you just earned a subscriber

[@dxterwolf]

This is amazing. I dont know what else is there to say 😢

[@bocabub]

ate that UP AND DOWN 🗣️🗣️

[@jinnyrose9445]

I just cried... cry.. and cry

[@thiskid990]

Wow I loved this. Very touching.

[@AlexStrook]

beautiful short film, loved the artstyle and storytelling!

[@bokchoioi2729]

I love this so much 😭 i see myself and im sure many others see themselves in this… especially the angry phone call from parent HAHA Love how u capture ppl’s emotions so well 😭😭 proud of u my cousin

[@mollydoyle2670]

Omg!!!!!! So beautiful hahahaha I'm gonna cry!!

[@xtalcastle]

THIS IS AMAZING IM ADDICTED

[@iiice650]

It’s soooooooo good OMG, It’s so underrated!!!

[@sparkxi3672]

this is incredible???

[@none4082]

so freaking amazing kim woww

[@PistachioBandit]

That was awesome.

[@anastasiaf6724]

wow. this was so well done!!

[@exlimixia]

This is absolutely /stunning/. I'm in love with every aspect of this. Wordlessly, it's amazing. Brilliant, lovely, and full of strength. Amazing work

[@Irina_princesa]

THE HAIRDRESSER THO

[@returndates7166]

Stunning 🥹

[@WardWasel-z3u]

The art is very beautiful

[@VictorGrand]

incredibly done! 🤍

[@lattekeopi]

it deserves sm audience i donT understand

[@betreisru610]

everything is perfect T_T good job!

[@amajeart]

GOD your work always evokes so much nostalgia and emotion. this is incredible. i hope you’re so proud of what you’ve made in the way i’m proud of you 🥺💛

[@sillycheese301]

That alarm gave me trauma

[@everydayimshuffling7437]

this is so good what

[@jesburgess1964]

oh mannnnnn this . i had long hair post divorce and decided to cut my hair just like this this year to let go of it all.

[@oreo_6206]

Beautiful animation but $60 for a haircut is highway robbery 😭

[@mag3ntaP]

666 funny Man I loved it it’s just so sooooooooooooo raw, so real, like it gets you to stay so focus on the story and the characters I love it and how simple it is makes it be so pleasant to the eyes

[@aadipie]

Very beautiful, I’m a guy but still incredibly well made

[@Mymgal]

So incredible I’m ur biggest fan

[@vivianphamt]

Hay quá bạn ơi 💗

[@Pkaykim]

Thank u vivian!! I miss you!!!!!!!

[@autones]

i love this! (also, is it set in sf?)

[@mewa3263]

Obviously, look at the architecture.. it's unmistakably San Francisco

[@autones]

​@@mewa3263aw thats so cool!! tysm :)

[@louminisalouminios9559]

lol i love this

[@chachacha5184]

❤

[@parksoohe]

Hay nha

[@lampydraws]

So freaking good

[@mauhaiyen838]

Cheery very cheeery

[@trucmai9562]

giọng mẹ đàn ông dị :>>>>

[@bragokaar]

i REALLY hope theyre gay