This short documentary titled The Acid Survivor was directed by Peyton Wilson, who recently joined Bullitt for commercials and branded entertainment. The short is part of the On Meaning series which Wilson created in collaboration with an all-female production team. On Meaning sheds a compassionate, empathetic light on those largely unseen whose endeavors upon closer examination promote a better understanding of what propels people onward and forward.
The Acid Survivor–which just debuted on the Upworthy online platform–takes us to India where acid attack victims face acts of personal terror by helping others. The On Meaning series captures the fact that the surest path to a happy life isn’t the pursuit of happiness–instead the key lies in finding a journey with meaning. When people find meaning and a sense of purpose, their overall wellbeing dramatically increases.
CreditsProduction Peyton Wilson, director; Tami Reiker, DP; Sejal Deshpande, producer, India; Maeliosa Tiernan, line producer. (Presented by Bullitt Entertainment) Editorial Jessica Congdon, editor. Music Fall On Your Sword Color MPC
Top Spot of the Week: EHRAC, Animation Studio NOMINT Depict Life “In Limbo” As Families Search For Loved Ones
This animated film titled In Limbo depicts the journey of a heroic woman protagonist representing the countless families in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe (where Chechnya is situated) searching for their forcibly disappeared loved ones. Utilizing theatrical elements, the film highlights the unnatural disruption caused by enforced disappearances and delves into the profound trauma these families endure. It emphasizes their long battles with the domestic authorities as they seek answers. The film also underscores the vital role of community support in helping these families cope and continue their fight for answers, serving as a compelling call to action for justice and human rights.
Through intimate storytelling, In Limbo raises awareness of the ongoing uncertainty that leaves families in a perpetual state of limbo, unable to find closure.
Directed by Afterman--the animation duo consisting of Tsvetelina Zdraveva and Jerred North--and created and produced by London-based animation studio NOMINT, In Limbo was commissioned by the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC).
In a joint statement, Zdraveva and North shared, “Our film takes place on a theater stage, highlighting how such tragedies are far removed from ordinary life,” they continued. “The stage is circular, resembling an artificial, perpetually spinning obstacle course, with a target—the red tail lights—just within sight yet never within reach, symbolizing the family’s never-ending quest for justice.”
“We used a limited primary color palette to contrast the two worlds all families are pulled between. Minimalist compositions of starkly silhouetted characters and environments create the ominous atmosphere of a deeply painful and... Read More