IDENTITY CRISIS | Animated Short Film 2020

A cyborg named Scott is looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, but not all is well in this futuristic city when he finds his own picture on a wanted poster...

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Undergraduate thesis film completed at Chapman University
Sound Design by Colette Grob
Featuring voices by Andrew Mouet and Tyler Fitzpatrick

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-AWARDS-
Anim8 Student Film Festival - Best of Show
Catalina Film Festival - Best Animated Short
Supernova Digital Animation Festival - Best Student Short
Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival - Special Mention, Best Soundtrack
15 Minutes of Fame - Honorable Mention

-OFFICIAL SELECTIONS-
SHORT to the Point
NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth)
Virginia Film Festival
Jacksonville Film Festival
Dumbo Film Festival
SPARK ANIMATION 2021
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
Anchorage International Film Festival
Beaufort International Film Festival
LOS ANGELES STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival
USA Film Festival
rolling ideas

© Natalie Nichols 2022

[teamleader]

For a while, I thought the cyborg buying the pretty necklace was a cop-out for appreciating what he has, like the present. But just as I previously made the analogy that his gift represents his flaw, I realized the necklace represents something important too. It reflects the cyborg's effort to better himself. It would be so easy for him to just go home and give her (the special someone) his present, and he wouldn't have had that run-in with his doppelganger. But he reason he bought the necklace is because it signifies he wants to be a better person for her. That's love right there.

[brettsalter]

Wow, justice is served, no angst or mistaken identity involving numerous chase scenes, explosions, probably death and break up of family, home life, friends etc. Just a simple deception immediately solved I LOVE it!!

[NyasaGalaxy]

Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before!

[Driftwood]

Finally a short film with an ending people get!!!! Loved it.

[_ray_of_sunshine_]

Astounding work!! The animation is absolutely incredible, and I felt captivated by the story. I love the fact that the viewers don't have access to the content of the box; it illustrates that each individual is in the possession of something so intimate that no one can access since that something isn't part of them, consisting of a separate type of "matter". We're all children of the stars, but each star has its own way of shining :))

[legenesantuele]

Very nice, and brilliant idea ...knowing he's identity first is more important to know the truth and the box is a big help for him..to know who is the real wanted like this film much....😁

[redlineriot]

Anyone want to explain why this doesn’t have THOUSANDS OF MORE VIEWS???? It’s so good 😭

[cindysueerdag]

Nat - you are amazing! This is beautifully done! We are so proud of all your accomplishments and awards! What's in the box? 🙂

[ev_account]

Wow! This needs more views, the animation and the voice acting is amazing, I’ve seen videos with way more views with not as good execution. Great work! 👍🏻 👏🏻

[jeydee]

No can steal your identity, Kasi ikaw Ang nakakakilala sa sarili mo. People may mistakenly see you the way they thought you were, but justice is held to those people who know themselves!

[snoototsyy]

WHATTTT!!! WHHHAAAAHAHAHAHATT- THIS IS GHE ONE OF THE MOST IF NOT THE MSOT BEAUTIFUL THINGS IVE EVER SEEN
IM ON THE VERGE OF TEARS ITS SOGOOD! THE SCRIPTING THE ANIMATION AND PLOT THE EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD.. Such a shame this is so underrated—it’s unbelievable!! The awards were well earnt!

[jokosusilountung]

Love the colors. The most on city scape 🤩👍
Thank you for amazing works

[anapaola]

Nice and wholesome before bed 😊 thank you, everything was cute, smooth, cool and pretty. I loved the designs and colours, the cyborg rover was cool too

[writetosnm]

Well portrayed in beautiful black and white. Keep up your good work, SR.

[bediabeyzaduzoylum]

even if it seems to you that your all features are same with everyone, you have a special gift box that no one knows what it has inside; it makes you, you. it doesnt have to be awesome, you may not like what do you have, but it doesnt diminish its pravicy and exclusiveness.

[LineDetail]

Neat Nat, the shot of the necklace on the mannequin chest looked so realistic.

[joimoss]

So can you tell me what was in the box lol?! Great short film!! What software do you use to create your animations also? Thanks for sharing!!

[lainpigeon]

Okay but like- what's in the box?!

[CatVomitX]

The animation, art, and world design is so very beautiful! I didn't care much for the identity theft plotline but everything else was still very well done

[davenee]

That was neat! Really, really well done and beautiful. Congratulations!!