Abstract:
My short film deals with the themes of a simple life versus a complex life and nature
versus technology. The nature versus technology aspect goes hand-in-hand with how I view my
work and life. As a two-dimensional animator, I am accustomed to stress. I have realized
stepping away from my work, and consequently technology, allows me to enjoy other aspects of
my life, such as spending time with friends and family. To me, moments such as these represent
the simple life, which I portray through nature, specifically a strange plant, in Forgotten Flora.
Megan, the main character in Forgotten Flora, finds a plant on her doorstep, a gift from her
parents. As the plant grows, it begins causing mayhem to Megan’s day-to-day activities, thus
offsetting the balance of her life. The plant’s growth equates to Megan’s stress, which is
considerable given her Type A personality. She is prone to excessive hard work and
overachievement, and I represent her lifestyle through the decoration and organization in her
chic, high-tech apartment. Unfortunately, instead of her apartment being a haven away from her
stress, it is connected directly to her phone, which serves as a focus of the stress in her life. Many
young people fall into this kind of lifestyle. People in my age group suffer from false pressures
of achieving something great as soon as they become adults. This is why Megan is an
overachiever; she has unnecessarily set excessively high standards for herself.
