- Animated Film Competition
Year: 2025
Length: 5 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Directed by: Schantelle Alonzo
Produced by: Schantelle Alonzo
Starring: Jonna-Lynn Alonso (Ángel)
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Ángel is a newly arrived immigrant who is experiencing his first winter in Chicago. The film follows his realization of what it may mean to be away from home for a very long time.
About the Director
Schantelle Alonzo is a 2D animator and story artist finding her roots in the diverse communities of Chicago IL. Because of her background as a half-deaf Filipina-American, she strives to tell stories of underrepresented communities and immigrants. Alonzo has been able to speak on representation on her own TEDxTalk and interview on NPR. Graduating with a BFA in Animation from School of Visual Arts NYC last spring with six short films, she wishes to tell stories that inspire a kinder world.
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WFF Interviews
Awards
2025 DUM-D’s Student Film Competition – Best of Show
2025 Rookie Awards – Highly Commended Film
2025 SIGGRAPH MetroCAF – Best Individual Film
2025 YellowHammer Film Festival – Best 2D Animation
2025 CinemaShort Asia – Shortlisted
2025 Hollywood Verge Film Awards – Best Student Film