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Virgin, F, 21
Conceptual Design Supervisor for 2023 Studio 22 Film, "Virgin, F, 21" (dir. Lesi Xie, Northwestern '24).
"Approaching her 21st birthday, Lin needs to deal with her virginity and understand what true self-love is."
Spicy and bittersweet — a story of self-discovery amidst a clash of cultures and values.
Premiered June 3rd. Debuted as the finale feature at the university’s largest on-campus film festival. Currently running for film festivals. Stay tuned!
Feb - Jun 2023
Tools: Procreate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro
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with Yao Xiao '24 (animation director)
with Grace Wang '25 (artist)
with Peining Jia '23 (production designer)
with Lesi Xie '24 (director)
keyframe design & animation
based on storyboards by Yao and screenplay by Lesi
click slider to view selected keyframes
password: fireworks4ever
animation and coloring with Yao
texture design by Yao
special thanks to Lesi
art on set
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body parts float among swirling colors and mythical creatures. stars blossom and petals flutter. this painting depicts the ~ euphoria ~ of reaching that sensual apex. it's a simple feeling, and quite a whimsical one too.
based on screenplay by Lesi
coordinated with Grace
selected as centerpiece for Northwestern Art Review 2023 Student Art Show
production design
corners of Lin's bedroom
featuring Jessica W. Chen
stills by Steven Yao '25, Director of Photography
built and designed with Peining
poster design
designed with Lesi for the film's finale feature debut at the Northwestern Multi Studio Film Festival, June 2023
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