Reneepoptosis

Directed by Renee Zhan

2018

Animation

10 min

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Japan United States

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Color

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English

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Synopsis

Three Renees go on a quest to find God, who is also Renee. As they traverse the mountains and valleys of Renee, they discover all the great joys, mysteries, and tragedies of being Renee.

Story Topics Identity Women

Achievements

Jury Award for Best Animated Short at Sundance.

Relevant Details

The film was drawn with ink and watercolor backgrounds and frame-by-frame handdrawn animation

Quotes

As an Asian American growing up in Texas, I was always a bit hesitant about embracing my roots. This film is the first time I’ve really allowed my Asian heritage into my work, and I am glad to have done so.- Renee Zhan

Festivals

2018

Locarno Film Festival | • Junior Jury Special Mention
Toronto International Film Festival | •

2019

Sundance Film Festival | • Jury Award for Best Animated Short
South By Southwest (SXSW) | •
Animafest Zagreb | •
Tenerife International Short Film Festival | • Special Mention
Dallas International Film Festival | Best Animated Short •
Pacific Meridian | •
Seattle International Film Festival | •
Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival | •
Seattle International Film Festival | •

Cast & Crew

Sound design & mix:

Jacob Kinch, Renee Zhan

Music:

Reylon Yount, Wadaiko Matsuriza

Producer:

Renee Zhan

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