One sunny morning in Jakarta, Indonesia, Beth and her younger sister Liz become fierce rivals in their race to the bathroom. Beth regrets unintentionally hurting her little sister during the scuffle, and they both realize how much they care about each other.

This short film embraces the charm of 2D animation, paying homage to the classic styles of Saturday morning cartoons. At its core, My Turn! is about the childhood experiences of director Isabelle Tumboimbela growing up with her younger sister. This film hopes to provide Southeast Asian representation to the animation medium.

Produced in San Jose, California, USA at San Jose State University in association with the Shrunkenheadman Club

Director Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela and Daisha Lin Sherman

Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Isabelle is an emerging filmmaker with a passion for animation. She recently graduated from San Jose State University's Animation/ Illustration program and is ready to start her career in games or film.

In addition to her work as a director, Isabelle also has skills in 2D and 3D animation, lighting, compositing, storyboarding, and illustration. With this multitude of skills across departments, Isabelle is ready to tackle every project she undertakes.

As Isabelle continues her animation journey, she hopes to explore the communities and experiences that lack representation in media and of course while having fun with it.

Daisha Sherman is an enthusiastic 2D animator, painter, and illustrator who has recently graduated from San Jose State University with a BFA in Animation/Illustration. She’s incredibly passionate about art in all forms, particularly the magic and life that’s found in 2D animation. Her experience in visual development and storytelling has her excited to embrace all opportunities and journeys that await in the future!