Puzzle Pieces

As Joy is packing her luggage for moving out from home, in her bedroom where she grows up, she accidentally digs out some “pieces” of memories. She has a time facing her fond memories, regrets and traumas, and finally putting the pieces all together, leaving the house with the courage and hope of starting a new life.

Directed by Zhuyu Liao

Director’s Bio: Zhuyu Liao, (Nickname: Ismaela/Kaori) is a 2D animator and illustrator based in Taipei, Shanghai and Tokyo. Trilingual, fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese. Studied animation in School of Visual Arts in New York City, and graduated with bachelor degree in 2024. Fan of vocaloid music, RPG games, and all kinds of animations and films!

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Breaking the Frame: Student Shorts

Young, emerging filmmakers from Asia and the Asian diaspora are pushing the boundaries of storytelling, redefining the cinematic landscape with their fresh perspectives and captivating short-form narratives.