Watch: Splendid Animated Short Film ‘Other Half’ About Relationships

Watch: Splendid Animated Short Film ‘Other Half’ About Relationships

by Alex Billington
August 25, 2023
Source: Vimeo

“I just really want to be complete.” Take a journey with Ren through a surreal world of existence and love and connection in this one-of-a-kind film. Other Half is an animated short made by Bulgarian filmmaker Lina Kalcheva, originally created as her graduation project from the NFTS in the UK. Co-created with her producer Michelle Brøndum. In a world comprised of Merged Couples, Ren longs to find his other half and become complete. “Ren is a character that loves love & is full of hope about what being complete will mean,” Lina explains. “Despite their optimism, Ren’s desire to be complete is obsessive and it is this that catapults them on their hero’s quest to find their other half. Through a series of challenges Ren is forced to confront the reality of what it truly means to find completeness.” Starring the voices of John Chisham, Evanna Lynch, Dylan Edwards, and Matthew Biddulph. The short screened at numerous film fests throughout 2022 and 2023, and is now online for all to enjoy. It’s kind of hard to fully describe – you must experience it.

Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this one. Intro direct from Vimeo: “As an Individual Being in a world comprised of Merged Couples, Ren longs to find their other half and become complete.” Other Half is a short film directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Lina Kalcheva now based in the UK – you can view more of her work on her Vimeo page or visit her official website or find her on IG @aimlessostrich. “Coming from a painting background, she has studied Fine Art, Theatre, Film and Animation. Lina works in 2D, multiplane, stop-motion and in-between.” The screenplay is by Laura Jayne Tunbridge. Produced by Michelle Brøndum. With cinematography by Eva Calland-Waller, and music composed by Oliver Wegmüller. With models made by Mara Frampton. The film was originally created as a graduation short film from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) outside of London. It first premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. For more info on the short, visit Lina’s site or head to Vimeo. To discover more short films, click here. Your thoughts?

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