The Wannabe
Directed by Daye An- Animated Shorts
- United States
- 2 mins
On a remote island, a curious creature’s discovery sparks a desire to transform its home into something grander. What begins as playful decoration soon turns into an all-consuming obsession, mirroring the pressures of social comparison in the modern world. This animation blends whimsy with caution, offering a poignant reflection on vanity, imitation, and the cost of losing oneself.