Overcomer Animated Short | Hannah Grace

My first animated short film for my Experimental Animation class at KVCC. This was a very personal project for me as it touches on my anxiety and depression a couple years ago. Thank God I've gotten through those dark times. I'm hoping this film will impact others in a positive way.

"Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7

"And the peace of God, surpassing all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
John 14:27

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have *overcome the world.*"
John 16:33
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Want to see more? I have another short film in the works called The Land Below! Check out the link below for more info.

[HannahGraceArt]

Here's a few more things I would like to mention as the attention in this short film has gone up in the past few weeks once again. But just a disclaimer, I'm only speaking to those who are willing to listen.

1. You are worthless because you SAY you are worthless. Words have power- words from others AND words from yourself. The more your mind focuses on the false idea that you mean nothing, the more you will believe it to be true- the more you will WANT to believe it is true. No one can fix that but you. I can't help you, your friends and family can't help you, not until you start to open your heart to the fact that you are worth something. Once you begin that journey of accepting that fact you matter, then the support from the people around you will start to resonate. When you tell yourself you matter, every day, embedding it into your being, things will change for the better. It won't happen overnight. But in order for you to accept yourself, it takes work. Your worth is in YOUR hands.

2. A small portion of the people in these conversations don't seem to understand the point of this film. This took me 3 months to make. I poured my heart into this. I made this coming from the light at the end of the tunnel. My life is great, I have the best friends i could ask for, and opportunities have been presented to me left and right. I'm not asking for pity, and I don't want you to feel sorry for me. I made this to let you know there is a way out. I made it out. It gets better. It truly gets better. It's hard... very hard. But the effort you put into believing yourself will pay off.

3. No one can determine what your motives, desires and intentions are in a 6-minute, animated short. No one can determine your value, worth, personality, or life based on an animation or a piece of your creation. Some people would rather stand out by being the negative nancy, and that's their decision. Don't be mad at something you can't control.

If you don't want help, I won't help you. If you don't believe in my faith, I won't make you believe in it. If you want to make me believe my loving God is a lie, a fairytale, a myth, etc., go ahead. Your words do not alter the truth I hold tight to. Because even in my darkest days, God's Word still worked. I give my anxiety and depression no credit, because in my weakness I was made strong. I love you guys, and it breaks my heart to see you all suffering. But you aren't alone on this journey. My God has proven to me time and time again of His love and goodness. If you want to try anything else to help you out of this hell-hole called depression, let me know. It is your choice.

[buithuhuong]

"What gets scary is when your self-worth is tied up in what strangers think about you." _Emma Watson_

[FelicityOfficialTV]

I swear to god, i never cry when watching sad stuff, no matter how sad it is,
but i could relate so much to this, it made me cry so hard

[skeletxnbxbe]

when she said, "you matter"
i started sobbing
i don't know why
maybe i really needed it
thank you

[alizarizvi]

She was killing her inner child by letting those things affect her but then she understood that she MATTERS.

[JayleeParker]

THIS MADE ME CRY WHILE EATING BREAKFAST, GODDAMMIT. THIS IS THE SADDEST CEREAL I’VE EVER EATEN. IT TASTES LIKE *MY TEARS.*

[careyliping]

guys let’s talk about talent, THAT LITTLE GIRL RIGHT THERE DREW A PERFECT CIRCLE, I CALL THAT TALENT

[mr.sarojthu]

Let's be honest:
Many of us can relate to the character, can't we?

[JuliaWagner-ql]

I am unemployed.. after repeated failures in competitive exams to get a job. I had almost gave up. I didn't find this video.. it found me. I am Glad It did. I haven't cried in a long time. I did shed a few tears although it was hard to watch what my inner child has been through. They say you need to fight for something to win. I found the thing. I will fight for the inner wounded version of me. I will fight for him untill my last breathe. He deserves it. ❤

[jokerbenny]

Hi random introvert soul
Love yourself. Talk with yourself. Take care of yourself

[korokpot]

You know what makes this more depressing? After all she went through and everyone hated her, she had no friends and they didn't like her looks, in the end, no one told her she mattered, she told herself.

Edit; I was like, 13 when I commented this 😭 and was dealing with way too many mental issues with a lack of support, so, sorry about this LMAOO

[jayferguson]

You Matter.




Unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared; then, You Energy.

[Manisha_Viswakarma]

How beautifully described the pain our inner child is facing right now.
Most of us have caged our inner child with the harshest words.


Loved the concept ❤

[w_callaghan]

covered in chains but she smiled. that hit way too hard.

[noormohammadsiddiqui]

"Everyone is genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree then it will lead his whole life believing that this is stupidity. " -Albert Einstein

This video made me cry guys 😭

[apurva_jha_]

Sometimes we just need to ask our inner children "What have I done to you?" and remember that your own harsh words are words spoken to a real, live person.

[fluffyparasyte]

We watched this in my group therapy session this morning, and I’ve been left sort of tearful today since then. I’m ready to hug my own inner child.
I’ve hurt her enough.

[animalloveremily]

Just cried over a five minute animation. This is truly beautiful no sarcasm.

[AlexMin_]

These days, YouTube is getting very empathetic towards me. It just knows what to put on my recommendations each day. ㅠㅠ

[lolalola-ytog]

PLEASE WHEN IT SAID “YOU MATTER” I started crying