The 22st Seoul Independent Animation Festival

Seoul Indie-AniFest20262026 17 SEP(THU) ~ 22 SEP(TUE)

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Shy Miles
  • CHOI Jaeyoung
  • 2026
  • 0:08:00
  • 2D Computer, 기타
Screening Schedule
DateTimeVenue
2026. 9. 19(SAT) 16:00 GV CINEMA 6
2026. 9. 20(SUN) 19:45 CINEMA 5
Synopsis

Miles, now a high school student, moves back to the neighborhood where he used to live as a child. While unpacking, he finds an old umbrella with someone else's name on it. When he opens it, a layer of dust rises, and he's reminded of a snowy playground from his childhood—and someone who once felt familiar.

Director's Comment

Doesn’t everyone have someone they hope to run into again by coincidence? This story comes from a longing to see a friend I used to like. I hope everyone watching 'Miles' unexpectedly meet 'Shy' can feel both empathy and enjoyment.

Staff

Producer/Scenario/Storyboard/Character Design/Editing/Sound/Music CHOI Jaeyoung

BG Design KIM Rudia, CHOI Jaeyoung

Lay Out CHOI Jaeyoung, KIM Jungwoo, LEE Jueun, KIM Rudia, SHIN Chaewon

Camera CHOI Jaeyoung, SHIN Chaewon

Effect SHIN Chaewon, CHOI Jaeyoung

Animation KIM Jungwoo, LEE Jueun, CHOI Jaeyoung

Program Note

So this is the fun of secretly peeking in on someone else's tingling, giddy romance. Moving between past and present with a spare, understated style and direction, the film renders ordinary moments across summer and winter all the more special. It felt distinctly “Korean,” and yet I loved its honesty — never forcing itself to wring sympathy out of a wide audience. The running time isn't long, but it lingers, much like a genuine, tender memory from high school that stays with you.

SEO Pyeongwon

Filmography
감독
  • CHOI Jaeyoung 
  • 2026 [Shy Miles]