SWALLOWTAIL | Animated Short | CalArts 2023

[@adumpsterdiver9623]

I love how the tailor says how the dress was made FOR her, no one else and just like the dress is for her so is her own life

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

the dress was made for her yet it hurts to wear, like her life.

[@yulianacorralejo245]

Si el vestido se hizo para ella, ella puede hacer con él lo que quiera, lo puede usar, destruir, modificar, tirar, regalar, al igual que su vida, ella puede vivir su vida como desee, es difícil pero es SU vida y no debería de vivir para otros, ni siquiera para sus padres. ( En caso que se pregunten como puede regalar su vida, ella puede elegir ser donante de corazón, por ejemplo, si llega a tener un accidente fatal o cáncer y decida no realizar un tratamiento largo y doloroso y donar )

[@omegaturtle8626]

omg i was so scared that the tailor was gonna cut her flight feathers in some twisted ending -glad that didn’t happen!!

[@bambootriangle]

Thank you for the reply I was so scared that would happen and your comment reassured me

[@LucyFerr000]

Yes, and now the tailor will be punished for sitting her free.

[@men_del12]

@@LucyFerr000 That's the price when we help others. If we take that part of "she helps someone and must get punish by others" in our context, it's equal to from helping black slaves fleed, giving jewish people refugee, or in the most simplest manner would be plot-twist that the victim forgot to thanks your help or even worst if that person attacked you after you help.....Yes, I know, am myself not as brave as that tailor (cowardiance even I believe within me), but such people who risk their lives for others (as even fictional characters also immitate mirror our realistic "worth risking persona figures from famous names or anonymus individuals") are nevertheless worth of praise even though it maybe foolish & stupid for not saving his/her own life by being sacrifice in exchange. Many indeed will booing for not joining survival game, but then again how much more these dead meat figures will touch everyone's heart & mind to make the world better & even memorials the worth risking sacrifice (although they're already dead to receive give thanks but that's the least we all could do).......So again, then the question in the end will be: "Are you ready to prepare paying that price....even if with your very own life?"......And yes, I'm still wondering 'til now if I could answer that question so I hope I'm ready to say yes someday.

[@men_del12]

"Unless she wants to stay, the bird will learn to fly." -- The Tailor ---

[@chriscooper654]

Timely yet timeless: a classic fairy-tale situation distilled to its essence. Concise and lovely.

[@pixelgalaxy9023]

I thought the tailor would cut off her wings but I'm rly glad it was wholesome

[@carmiesinagra8968]

The way the bride was still crying as she turned to fly away really resonated with me.. something about finally being free but still carrying the feelings from before, along with the new emotions that freedom brings. OUGH this was such a good film

[@cheryune]

this was so so captivating! the reveal of her wings was beautiful,, I love the blues and reds in the end :’)

[@user-lz3xt2ws3v]

Tbh I'm afraid to watch these little masterpieces that I see sometimes on youtube because they're always so sad and hopeless but this animation was so sweet, powerful and life-affirming (and beautiful of course) It is still sad (because there are difficult life circumstances etc) but with good ending, that I REALLY appreciate Freedom is the most important thing for a soul

[@stargirl7646]

Same!

[@margueritte_not]

This is so beautiful. The tailor helping them at the end was so wholesome, I was so scared that the bride wouldn't get her freedom. The binding vs releasing of her wings is a metaphor I always love. It's amazingly animated and voice acted. The way you use colour is delicous, contrasting the warm red tones of her captivity with the blue of freedom.

[@pillowleaf7277]

I'm speechless, everything from the story, art, pacing, voice acting was incredible!

[@YDdraigGoch1]

This was so simple and beautiful. My eyes watered when the young girl was crying and holding back the pain. At least she found her freedom. 🌸

[@nicolestewart6984]

This is so true, on many to spread their wings, it made me cry to see especially in today's society we still don't treat it as valued life, to think such as to those who wants freedom is the perfect example of our joy to allow such a impression in life, loved it!

[@sillyntwisted]

Awesome work! I love all the concepts for your films and can't wait to see what else you do!

[@sarahmaeletrero2738]

That story has a meaning. It represents about freedom, and to let go of burdens in life. We don't need to get burden of the situation. Our soul needs to breath 😊

[@ineedumonstataclobbadatder4499]

The scene with the wings coming out was breathtaking, amazing work

[@rustydollparts]

This is beautiful! Seriously great work!💗💗

[@Laughingtoyourself]

this has has such stellar voice acting and wonderful animation ! Gorgeous!

[@maybe_]

Short yet poignant, this is a fantastic watch!!!

[@anacoanagoldenflower]

I love the style and coloring used in this; I'm a therapist and I'm putting together a video collection to talk with teens about, and this will be really nice for looking at family versus self, how did the bride and tailor get to these points, it's really well done. Good job! :)

[@goodnight.socialite]

WHY AN I CRYING??! This is my favourite CalArts short this year :)

[@wholegrainmilk1233]

probably one of my favorite calarts films i've watched this year, i like the stylization a lot and the fact that the story wasted very little time and was just a fast paced short story was really good! personally i would have liked the lines to be a little thicker at certain points to make the characters pop out from the background a little more.

[@the.holyfountain]

that bird flying at the end is so charming; i love it!💖

[@peachesbunny]

视频做的挺好呀，结婚是个大场合，新娘感觉害怕是挺正常的不过有些就是父母和社会给了太大的压力所以有机会就逃走，我以为师傅想把她的翅膀剪掉了反而是给她自由起飞，只要我们的生活里有一个能理解跟支持我们的人 我觉得生活是很自由了

[@singsonggirl9267]

WOW. I was mesmerized by this beautiful creation!

[@isabellayu7979]

OMGGG this is amazing! The colors are so beautiful!!

[@meowmeowsradio3978]

So much style

[@wiredweird]

this has so much character. that was beautiful

[@anirosak]

Flawlesss

[@tifford111]

this was beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@tifford111]

wow. i just looked at your portfolio and you're an amazing storyteller. absolute chills from just clicking through The Witch and Her Harpies. i feel like i could watch your works multiple times and still find new details to chew over. your animation has such a liveliness to it...sorry i know nothing about animation so thats the best i can do in describing it lol

[@yunidelarte]

I didn’t think this would evoke so much emotion in 3 minutes. 😮 well done

[@JakinsStudio]

OhmiGod, wings! So good! :0❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Eggifer]

💥

[@michaelahuss2123]

Really beautiful - both the art and the theme. Freedom, love, and truth go hand in hand together.

[@antigravitygirlpoetess]

What a gorgeous film! Very touching! I will be following you! I was not able to read the subtitles. Can you possibly please add in description or add captions? Thank you for this beautiful piece of art! God bless you in your endeavors! 🙏🌊❤️🌊🕊️🔥🧡🔥

[@shelleyvaldez1716]

Genuinely tears streaming down my face. Beautiful beautiful work!

[@inneedofcheesypizzas2162]

It's out!!! I've been waiting for this since I saw this on insta and it's simply heavenly!! I love it

[@ilovechocolate510]

This is absolutely beautiful, you deserve more praise for this thank you for blessing us with your hard work. ❤

[@toothsieroll6390]

This is beautiful 💛

[@florencewangui4498]

Good job! It's rich.

[@jik3905]

God bless❤

[@danieschenkekraft7199]

Almost brought me to tears. Beautifully made

[@IdkIdk-vp9pm]

This is absolutely beautiful the art the story everything❤❤❤

[@sarahgould]

This is absolutely stunning!!

[@AyaKatzAcrylicPainting]

This is a beautiful film! It is wonderful to hear it in Mandarin and also read the English subtitles.

[@fiorellasalazarquispe6211]

Ella era un ángel que merecía su libertad 🗽 y no la opresión del público y se cumplió su deseo.

[@jokerofalltrades_]

Gorgeous!

[@k4r4k0]

Very quick story with beautiful presentation! Well done!

[@twashcat360]

ahh this was so good!!!

[@iri1406]

random lion walking in the hallway 😂

[@williammcnamara6769]

Actual chillsssss this is amazing 💛

[@vampybat]

so gorgeous… just breathtaking

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

Wow. just wow.

[@tottooreshkina1456]

Oh thank you for this perfect one

[@Moochiene]

This is sooo cinematic and beautifulllll :)

[@FunFilmFare]

This was amazing!!!!! As someone who learned Chinese I was actually able to follow much of if without reading the subtitles. Also this reminded of the opening of “X-Men: The Last Stand”.

[@vampybat]

Ngl i started tearing up at the end

[@dalkay]

You did a really good job! Made my day 😊

[@fourquarks]

Great vid

[@tomspru]

gorg gorg gorg u should be so proud of urself queen 👑

[@sammygyupsal]

SHE MFING COOKED

[@pineapplepie4436]

beatifully done

[@EmilyMGin]

Wooowww, this gave me chills!

[@GuyEOron]

Wow this is so beautiful 😭 thank you for sharing!

[@JMPT]

Greatly Nice

[@JMPT]

Extra Amazingly Nice ♥️

[@edmondaggabao]

Really beautiful ❤

[@tabsers]

SO GOOD JENN OMG

[@sarahdouglas9119]

Beautiful story ❤

[@harperguo379]

plot twist, the tailor's wings were cut off

[@BirdaeBlue]

Incredible animation and story!

[@maxdon2001]

Great animation!

[@lonelysoul2930]

So beautiful 😢 🇧🇷

[@annas8079]

beautiful work!

[@AmanoMiaki]

beautiful!

[@woodygunstone]

Absolutely stunning!

[@kasiako355]

Beautiful! ✨💖✨

[@misxa6344]

Beautiful story!

[@bandanar1321]

Beautiful

[@quintjohnson7462]

this was amazing!

[@sapphirachen2457]

YYEEEEEESSSS!!!

[@cynthmcgpoet]

Amazing work! ❤❤

[@zaccr.9786]

YEAAAA

[@BBWahoo]

Algorithm: "HEY EVERYONE, IT'S ART STUDENT SEASON"

[@nailinthefashion]

The color palette.... 🔥🥰

[@somerandomguy7325]

Nice

[@natlopanda]

love this!

[@ملاكشعبان-ش5ي]

I LOVE CHINA 💗

[@sava-smth]

For the second i was afraid tailor going to cut her wings off

[@ijlayugan4149]

ToT beautiful

[@amorzz100]

💖

[@papacastor7458]

Common places everywhere

[@aswarmaschoco]

T_T so beautifullll

[@yoyo-to9yv]

好溫暖的故事，但理解人心險惡的我一開始以為裁縫會假好心，其實要剪她翅膀😂（我多慮了）

[@feralbluee]

where’s the rest of the story. it’s like a trailer. who is she? are there others? i really, really want to know. thanks 🌷🌱

[@nancywhite8756]

我正千辛萬苦學習做那個理解和支持我的人…..

[@zaralearningkorean]

What software do you use?

[@町兔]

太棒了！！！

[@stacyyuan9216]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but is this Peranakan??

[@yulianacorralejo245]

Podrian habilitar los subtitulos en los videos ? Parecen interasantes pero no los logro disfrutar ya que no se ingles o chino.

[@samewish]

That's why people should anti marriage because unfair and selling girls to disgusting men and his family. Totally unfair to all women. Should be love together and build a fair relationship.

[@wachtel6552]

Does anyone know what is the name of the music in this video ?

[@Toastrz97]

Original music made by me :)

[@ウウ-q8i]

虽然现在已经没有这样子的事情，但是在国内，有的地方的父母过于保守还是会催婚逼婚