Award of Excellence – “Chain” (USA)

Title: Chain
Runtime: 5 min
Country: USA
Director: Ling Han
Placement: Award of Excellence + Best Music (Niko Nettesheim)
Competition: September, 2024

Synopsis: “Chain,” directed by Ling Han, is a 3D animated short film featuring charming characters and a sophisticated environment. It uniquely tells the story of the mantis catching the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

“Chain” is visually stunning and emotionally rich, expressing nature’s survival instincts and prompting viewers to ponder life’s deeper questions. We sincerely recommend this film to fans of animation and proverbs.