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This film is represented by Sagittabonda Distribution.

ELECTRA WASP (2023) is an experimental animated biographical film about the death and life of trailblazing pilot Amelia Earhart.

It is a retrospective of her emotional world and an exploration of what drove her to pursue her passion for flying. This film was made possible with the support of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum and the Purdue University Archives of her Life and Career. Visual material and anecdotes collected from the AEBM was done in person and via conversation with the volunteers at the property. Material from the Purdue Archives was used with permission and in an educational context.

All animation, backgrounds, collages, compositing and visual development was provided by the students of SCAD and volunteers.

ELECTRA WASP (2023) is a short film I directed at SCAD for my graduate thesis. ELECTRA WASP is flying towards a film fest near you! Follow us on social media!

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Download my thesis for a detailed breakdown of the film’s production!

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The proof of concept above was produced in three weeks as a final project for SCAD’s Animation Aesthetics class. It is meant to showcase the flavor and style of the film to come. Animation and cleanup was completed in Toon Boom Harmony, and backgrounds were created through a combination of photocollage and digital painting in Photoshop. Titles, color grading and other effects were implemented in Premiere and After Effects. I was responsible for all aspects of production, from design to storyboards to implementation.

It is set to I See The Moon by Sleep Party People ft. Lisa Light.