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"These films have a unique voice, expert craftsmanship and many touch on important issues happening in the world today."

Joy Buran and Noelle Melody, Animation Curators


runtime: 81 mins

Synopsis: Growing up, Jesse didn't think she was any different from her friends— until the Change. This is a heartfelt story of insecurity, growth, and self-acceptance told through the eyes of a young worm trying to find her place in a butterfly's world.


Director's Bio: Stephanie Blakey is a director and storyboard supervisor in Vancouver. Her previous film, THE LAST RESORT, a female-led, paper cut-out animated comedy horror, won the Audience Award at the Austin International Film Festival and played internationally at dozens more. After attending Emily Carr University for animation, she got her Master's degree in Directing Animation from the National Film and Television School in the UK and has television series training from La Poudrière in France. Her most recent film, THE BUTTERFLY AFFECT, was made during a Women in Animation program and is currently on the festival circuit.


Film Website: http://spectacle5films.com/

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4:37
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Stephanie Blakey
  • Screenwriter
    Jen Davreux
  • Producer
    Amanda Konkin
  • Executive Producer
    Rose-Ann Tisserand, Tracey Mack
  • Cast
    Kate Boutilier, Sophie Terry, Pam Kearns, Jenny Andersen
  • Cinematographer
    Maisha Moore (Art Director)
  • Editor
    Terezia Pan
  • Animator
    Kaitlin Sutherland (Animation Director)
  • Composer
    Red Heartbreaker