Program

Indie Box Competition

project AETERNA

South Korea

2024/17min

Schedule/Ticket


Adult ¥1,500

Student ¥1,000

Under 19 ¥500

Will be screened in Indie Box A program

Introduction

Lou and Stella, two wolves working at their city’s most advanced technological research center, are on the brink of a major breakthrough—achieving immortality through digital technology. However, during their experiment, they find themselves entangled in an unexpected conspiracy involving a rival tech company. Along their journey, Lou and Stella uncover surprising truths about their reality and the deeper implications of humanity’s pursuit of everlasting life. What they discover challenges their understanding of existence and the true meaning behind the pursuit of eternity.

© KIM Dennis Sungmin, KIAFA AniSEED

Director

KIM Dennis Sungmin

A South Korean filmmaker-animator based in South Korea and the US. Growing up in Seoul and New Jersey, Kim’s interests in drawing and storytelling naturally led him to creating works in the medium of film and animation. With a deep interest in exploring existential themes and their relationship to humanity, Kim uses intricate character and world building to tell his imaginative, allegorical stories. While studying Fine Arts and Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, he directed short films which were featured on notable online platforms including Short of the Week, Vimeo Staff Picks, DUST Sci-Fi (Gunpowder & Sky), Omeleto (receiving over 1.3+ million views), and as well as numerous short film festivals worldwide.

Schedule/Ticket


Adult ¥1,500

Student ¥1,000

Under 19 ¥500

Will be screened in Indie Box A program