In the dark lands, Senka, a being of shadow, spends his days as a mindless killing machine who extinguishes spirits of light that appear in his homeland. But one day, at the touch of an innocent, young spirit of light named Uri, he is awakened and realizes the gravity of his past actions. Vowing to help the young spirit return home the two then begin their journey towards the land of lights. However, the two must make their journey quickly, as being exposed to one another as light and shadow could see them both face their demise.
Directed by Josh Mizrahi and Cole Fourqurean
Produced by Allie Witzmann
Directors’ Bios: Josh Mizrahi is a concept artist and storyteller from New Jersey, USA. Through his storytelling, he wishes to evoke a sense of emotion from his audience, through both visuals and narrative. He finds inspiration for his storytelling through common themes in life and his heritage.
Cole Fourqurean is an animator and artist raised in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. With a fascination in visual storytelling, he seeks to find what design and motion bring to animation. Ultimately, he hopes to inspire young audiences and bring worlds beyond their wildest dreams to life.
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The Journeys That Shape Us: Animated Shorts
Journeys take many different shapes and sizes. Some are physical—like treks through harrowing landscapes—and others are emotional—such as working through the rollercoaster of grief. Journeys mold us and our outlook on life. And they are almost impossible to go on entirely alone—there will be friends, family, and strangers along the way in small and large capacities. Travel with these characters through fantastical worlds, various animation styles, and all the joys and sorrows of moving forward toward the next adventure.