Shell

A short film based on stop-motion animation, which consists of more than 900 photos. A fictional story about a doll, who was trapped in a human house and revived by the ringing of a mobile phone. As she was eager to have feelings and interactions with others, she embarked on a long journey to answer the phone. Its inspiration comes from personal experience during the period of isolation. This project focuses on people's mental state during that time. Loneliness, boredom, uncertainty, trapped, and all the psychological effects of coronavirus on people. More importantly, the desire to get in touch and meet with someone we used to love and be close with. It is also a kind of self-encouragement, hope we never lack the courage to face the unknown in the future.