E-Wasteland II

Director
Producer
Photographer
VFX Artist
Editor

Inspired by the literary imagery of Eliot’s poem “The Wasteland”, this work uses video as a medium, combines live-action shooting and 3D compositing. I try to create an “electronic wasteland” in the digital age through vision, dance, and body movement, showing how human beings are digitally driven trapped, wrapped by technology, and trying to escape.

Awards:

• Global Shorts 2023 (Winner of Award of Excellence & Best Visual Effects)
• Hollywood International Golden Age Festival-June 2023 (Best Dance Short Film)
• Best Shorts Competition 2023 (Official Selection)
• 9ème Festival International de Courts Métrages de la Côte Bleue (Official Selection)
• Amarcort Film Festival 2023 (Official Selection)
• Rotterdam Independent Film Festival-June 2023 (Semi-Finalist)
• Boden International Film Festival-April 2023 (Semi-Finalist)
• Santa Barbara International Short Fest-January 2023 (Nominee)

My goals revolve around three key aspects:

1.Exploration of Human Mental States in the Digital Age: how data intrusion and the inception of a virtual "metaverse" exert impact on the mental well-being of individuals.

2.Artistic Rendering of Poetic Imagery: Utilizing diverse visual elements and forms to creatively transform specific images from Eliot's poem "The Waste Land," fostering a unique and visually compelling interpretation.

3. Holistic Exploration of Art Forms: Delving into the integration of dance, drama, film, and other artistic expressions to cultivate an immersive exploration of diverse art forms.

Process:

Storyboard