Squidpunk!

United States, Liberia, Jamaica

Project: “Pawseed”

Squidpunk!’s “Pawseed” is an animated short film that delves into the protagonist Adelaide Zhao's connections with lost loved ones against the backdrop of a fading farm. The film’s purpose is to symbolize human relationships and how they mirror our bond with the earth. Squidpunk! firmly believes in thorough research and respectful portrayal when exploring different cultures for storytelling, an approach that opens doors for narratives that resonate universally.

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Any kind of story that uses a particular culture has the power to reach people if it’s written with intention and honesty.
Evan Wei-Haas