The Keysmith
2022 | 4K | 3:55
set design mixed media (cartoon box, keys, printed images)
set design mixed media (cartoon box, keys, printed images)
This short film revolves around a keysmith consumed by an obsessive passion for crafting keys. The narrative builds towards a climactic exploration of her mental state through the recurring motifs of metallic sounds and relentless repetition. The protagonist is jolted from her focused trance by a sudden, jarring noise. As her immersion in the process deepens, the auditory and sensory experiences grow more heightened, creating a palpable tension. The film closes by looping back to the beginning, emphasizing the cyclical nature of her fixation and the unending cycle of creation and destruction.
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