Humantises are masters of deception - but one Humantis fails at hiding something from it’s community. It learns that pretending cannot prevent change, so the Humantis must adapt in order to grow and accept its new self.

Yearning to connect with his bandmates and wanting a break from chores, a high school senior heads to the city to escape the expectations of his family, only to be caught in a typhoon. Navigating the fierce storm becomes an unexpected test in his pursuit of his dreams.

Katrina 20: a journey of culture, resilience, and hope—one bead at a time.

Through stop-motion animation and poetry, this film uses land-based artifacts to reflect the desert and the people who withstand harsh distances through rooted traditions of mobility.