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Blackwater Review

A Journal of Literature and Art

SHORT FILMS

ANIMATION BY KATE BELIAEVA.

While working on this project, Kate was inspired by the graphic festival at Alys Beach. She's always enjoyed creating for people and seeing their reactions. This was her first attempt at frame-by-frame animation, using Photoshop to hand-draw each image and carefully put all the small pieces together. The process was both challenging and exciting, but most importantly, it made her realize how much she loves bringing illustrations to life.

Vestige by Noah Camden.  

When creating this experimental short film, Noah sought to visualize the feeling of being lost in thought. Through the haze of VHS imagery, he portrayed the liminal sensation of wandering through the shifting landscapes of one’s own mind, evoking the surreal tension between memory and imagination—echoing the stillness we find within ourselves and the spaces we leave behind.

Pulse by Susan Swain

This dynamic choreography video blends contemporary and ballet en pointe. Set to beat-driven music that builds, climaxes, and falls like a heartbeat, the piece explores grounded movement, swirling momentum, and expansive floor coverage. Fluid yet powerful, it embodies the rhythm of life through intricate footwork and sweeping motion.