PLAY AGAIN | CalArts 2024

Faced with the end of their world, two time-travelers say their last goodbyes.

My third year film at CalArts!

Voices
June - @EmilyMGin
Avery - @MikaMagica

Sound
Composer: Mate Satalich
Sound Designer: Shane Vincent
Final sound mix: Roy Berardo

Animation Assist
Finn Falk

Colorists
Kat Doescher
Myriam Lemonnier
Jenn Shi
Aniya Washington

Special thanks to D&D club, No Bones Day, and all my friends and family :]

[.sybth]

“do you think we’re soulmates in another universe?”

[WhatTheKel]

i know this is an overused compliment but this genuinely has such amazing potential to be a full-blown series. this might be my favorite calarts film this year.

[ijlayugan]

Soulmates in every universe. Yep yep this is a tear jerker

[wanrudou]

The way she blocks the view of the timer at 2:41 is so beautiful man. As if telling her not to focus on the new worlds but the everlasting constant- being with eachother

[hiimdeadinside]

I'm speedless. It has a unique love story concept, amazing character design, and beautiful artwork. Cannot wait for your upcoming works in the future.

[simplydree]

I’ve been seeing a lot of animations from CalArts lately and someone correct me if I’m wrong but I think it’s because it’s midterms or finals season either way they’re all really good

[MikaMagica]

Avery voice here! Thank you so much for having me on this! Having the opportunity to bring life into one of your characters is such a privilege! Everything looks so lovely, you did wonderful work!!

[RAYNEGOOBER]

DUDE.. IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO MAKE THIS AN ACTUAL SHOW.. I WOULD WATCH THE FULL THING!! :D

[Beansaplenty]

3:40 “I will fall in love with you over and over again,
I don’t care how, where, or when!
No matter how long it’s been,
You’re mine!”

- Epic the Musical

[Kykween]

Im crying, omfg, this not only showed me one of my biggest fears but also so much romantic love, dang it. I wont recover from that😭😭 very good work

[senacolor]

I teared up so much! The scene where they kissed when the timer is up and they spin with the music— it was beautiful ❤

[korraette]

this is genuinely so beautiful and perfect, not just the way they interact but how they sound and how you hear them express themselves. Its such a natural and real exchange accompanied by the music and ticking sound effects as well as those of life, it is so enchanting and brings everything together and makes it feel so elavated. "I miss you already" just really played on my feels.

[MAIO-yt]

"Why would I be scared too spend another life with you"

[ineedumonstataclobbadatder]

I love how urgent yet calm it feels. I really felt each second go by as the countdown reached zero. The emotions and the character dynamics felt so real, and it was guided by an amazing soundtrack. I love how it also feels like rpg with different scenerios with the level up effects at 0:40 and the different scenerios gone through at the end. The end sequence was especially amazing, it really got me to think about all the different timelines they went through together. Amazing work!!

[PARKlNG]

the music composition reminded me a ton of super paper mario and it elevated the watch all the more for me 🥰 wonderful work from everybody involved

[nightfallnoir]

Dear rita chen, You are so precious. The choice of pastelish-like colours… The art style that deeply reminds me of Adventure Time, reminding me really of my childhood and brings nostalgia… Those little shimmering stars are sooo familiar to me as well, is that… perhaps from… some Super Mario game or something..? The things you used to collect as a player? Nevertheless, keep it up and never give up, you‘re SO talented and incredible!!

[glind]

The Music is giving BOUNDING THROUGH TIME / MEMORY from Super Paper Mario and i LOVE IT!!!

[zigzaq]

so gorgeous i actually cried!! This was so so cool and will be in my mind FOREVER

[Izza-qpyv]

This concept is one of the reasons I love Legend of Zelda.

[katchii]

i love that the visuals make it so easy to understand that this is a “soulmates in every universe” trope. NOT a bad thing at all, in fact quite the opposite! animation/ film / storytelling in general is best when it’s show versus tell. and this showed a lot through the art. i love it