NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with Searit Huluf director of “SELF”. This is one of the latest short films from the SparkShorts program that is produced by Pixar. You can watch it now on Disney+.
In our conversation with Searit, we talk about her journey in creating “SELF”. She shares with us some of the benefits of the SparkShorts program that allow her and other animators the opportunity to showcase their talents as well as express themselves through creative storytelling. She shares with us why this story in particular was so important to her. As well as why she picked the particular textures and sounds that bring the film together. It’s a great conversation that you can check out above.
Here is more information about “SELF” provided by Disney/Pixar:
In SELF, a wooden puppet who desperately wants to fit in makes an ill-fated wish upon a star, sparking a journey of self-discovery. Her desire to blend in with her peers leads her down a harmful path, challenging her perspective of both who she is and where she belongs.
Also, here is more information on Pixar’s SparkShort program:
The SparkShorts program, produced by Pixar, is designed to discover new storytellers, explore new storytelling techniques, and experiment with new production workflows. These films are unlike anything ever done at Pixar, and it provides an opportunity to unlock the potential of individual artists and their inventive filmmaking approaches on a smaller scale than the studio’s normal fare.
