Hornet is proud to announce the general public launch of “Between Traces” by Sarah Beth Morgan– an award-winning reflection on schoolgirl bullying created by a workforce of over 30 ladies from world wide.
After a profitable 2022 pageant circuit with accolades (together with Brooklyn Movie Pageant – Viewers Award for Animation, Pictoplasma Berlin – Official Choice, SCAD Savannah Movie Pageant – Official Choice for International Shorts Discussion board), Sarah Beth Morgan’s poignant quick movie in regards to the common scars of childhood bullying is now obtainable to view on-line.
The narrative follows a younger girl’s journey as she navigates isolation, exclusion, and anxiousness bred from bullying by her friends. Out of this trauma blooms a way of therapeutic and connection that touches all audiences. Alongside a workforce of over 30 supremely gifted ladies, Sarah Beth Morgan is spreading consciousness of what this trauma is and what it does to somebody, and letting them know they aren’t alone.
“In 2005, I used to be a sufferer of schoolgirl bullying. Once I began seventh grade, my greatest pals started excluding me, calling me names, and terrorizing me over the web and in-person. However then, in eighth grade, these identical classmates circled and determined to be my pals again- with no point out of the previous yr. I used to be too scared to say anything- however so comfortable to have my pals back- that I didn’t name them out or defend myself. This expertise has plagued me with belief points, has exaggerated my perfectionism and people-pleasing qualities. Anybody will be topic to one of these bullying, no matter gender, race, ethnicity, class, or worldly location. I would like others on the market to know they aren’t alone and to see their story validated by means of concrete visuals. I wish to pierce the viewers of this movie with deep-rooted, gut-wrenching empathy. And I would like individuals who have skilled this trauma to know they aren’t alone.” Director, Sarah Beth Morgan
“We’re so happy with the workforce’s efforts since manufacturing kicked off in 2019 and seeing the movie discover an viewers by means of the previous couple of years within the movie pageant circuit. Hornet joined forces to provide the movie, since we immediately acknowledged the most important influence Sarah Beth’s fashion and voice has to inform a human story. We hope this on-line launch will assist to foster extra conversations and we’re so excited to see it out on this planet.” Hornet Managing Director, Hana Shimizu
“It’s been unimaginable to witness the influence the movie has made on so many viewers members and listening to firsthand how individuals have associated to the story. It feels so distinctive and particular to create one thing that actually resonates with of us.” Animation Director, Taylor Yontz
“Whereas the ultimate movie is one thing I’m extraordinarily happy with, I’m much more happy with the shut bonds we’ve created amongst our crew whereas designing & animating collectively. Typically it felt like one big therapeutic & remedy session, the place we’d all work by means of our collective wounds collectively by creatively collaborating. ‘Between Traces’ was cast from trauma, however a way of therapeutic and connection sprouted from the artistic course of.” – Director, Sarah Beth Morgan
Key Crew:
Director: Sarah Beth Morgan
Sarah Beth is an animation director and illustrator primarily based in Cleveland, OH. Her work is a mixture of textural musings, graphic explorations, whimsical characters, and a agency but fluid capacity to weave all of it along with conceptual storytelling. She is presently represented worldwide by Hornet.
Animation Director: Taylor Yontz
Taylor is an animator and director primarily based in Nashville, TN. After receiving her BFA in Character Animation on the Savannah Faculty of Artwork and Design, she has curated a portfolio of 2D and 3D animations alike for business work, tv, and narrative quick movies. With a smooth spot for frolicsome and colourful visuals, Taylor has a robust drive to create fluid and delightful movement in a method that conjures up heartfelt storytelling.
Producer: Rebekah Hamilton
Rebekah is senior producer from Nashville, TN with expertise within the movement design and animation trade. She’s produced tasks for some great studios and shoppers using a variety of 2D, 3D, and combined media pipelines. She’s obsessed with bringing stellar groups collectively to create significant and fascinating work for shoppers and inventive companions.
“Between Traces” is a brief movie by Sarah Beth Morgan, produced in affiliation with Hornet.
