The 21st Seoul Independent Animation Festival

Seoul Indie-AniFest202518. SEP(THU).2025 ~ 23. SEP(TUE).2025

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Seoul Indie-AniFest2024 First Flight
Testimony
  • HA Sumin
  • 2024
  • 0:07:31
  • 2D Computer
Screening Schedule
DateTimeVenue
2024. 9. 28(SAT) 16:00 GV CINEMA 6
2024. 9. 29(SUN) 19:45 CINEMA 5
Synopsis

One day, the police bring a young boy to a quiet monastery. The boy, named Emile, is said to have been found alone in an abandoned castle.

Director's Comment

[Testimony] reflects my personal experiences and reflections on the conditions and qualifications of love. Every child's life is a journey to understand their parents. The film aims to capture the irony and sadness of fully understanding one's parents only when they no longer seem larger than life. I hope the audience can empathize with the profound hope that emerges through this sadness.

Staff

Producer/Scenario/Storyboard/Character/BG/Lay Out /Animation/Camera/Effect/Editing/Other HA Sumin
Sound Chanmi RO, Daniel EATON
Music James McEnelly
Voice Joona-Lynn AlLONSO, Emily GIN, Elijah KIM, Erica MALACHOWSKI, Nicolas PROTHAIS

Program Note

The boy Emile is discovered alone in an abandoned castle and suffers a deep trauma caused by the world. He relies on Charlie the vampire and tries to recover from his pain and suffering. This film steps outside the familiar story of the imaginary friend and trauma. It draws in the audience by sparking curiosity about vampires, using concise character development and an unexpected ending to show the growth of Emile in a neat and simple way. Jinny Hyejin CHOO

Filmography
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  • HA Sumin 
  • 2024 [Testimony]