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JESSICA NGUYEN

is an animator and illustrator bridging pixels and souls. She works to shift perspectives and inspire connection through visual storytelling.

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SHORT FILM / WITH PHOEBE LIANGYoung Wanto struggles to navigate the loneliness of a bustling family gathering, finding comfort only in his paper frog, Wawa. But when he meets another boy with a similar quirky creation, a shared laugh turns into a playful adventure and a new friendship is formed. 'My Best Friend Wawa' celebrates the magic of childhood imagination, as two kids transform everyday objects into a world of fun and escape from the adult-filled chaos around them.

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SHORT FILM ADAPTED FROM THE POEM BY COOPER L. / WITH PHOEBE LIANG & RACHEL WOTTON A magpie witnesses the effects of human encroachment upon its natural homeland and yearns for a better future. Somewhere, in a hazy dream filled with specks of gold, there exists a beautiful forest untouched by construction. A seed sprouts tentatively from its broken longing. Perhaps, one day, this seed will grow into a home.

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SELF-DIRECTED ANIMATIONIt’s the end of a busy day, and you’re probably looking forward to nothing more than the comfort of familiar rituals and quiet moments at home. This mini self-directed project captures just how comforting—and hard to leave—our bed can be.

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SERIES PITCH / WITH PHOEBE LIANG & RACHEL WOTTONBento Box Friends is a 12x5 min episode series for children aged 2–6. It is a lighthearted, fun and playful series that explores the joys and tribulations of childhood–including all its chaos, impulsivity and naive wonder.

The series follows young May and her food companions—Sausage, Tempura, Prawn, and Omelette—as they explore the challenges that come with growing up. Together, they learn to navigate friendships and mischief through their adventures, discovering important life lessons with kindness and curiosity.

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