A selection of Animated short films directed and animated by me
Break the Fire
Break the Fire is a five-minute 2D computer animated short about a young queen who lost her father when he fought a dragon to protect his kingdom. In order to save her people and revenge her father, she sets foot on the same journey, only to discover, and then break, a cycle of violence.
Winner: Imagine This Women’s Girl Power Film Media Summit and Showcase/ Best Editing and Technical Effects-Best of Pratt DDA… Read More
The Blue Butterfly
To collect butterflies from the memory of his marriage, an old man travels around the world, then he relives the moment with his wife while capturing the butterflies. Directed and Animated by Mei Li
Winner: Best Animation Asians On Film Festival of Shorts/ Best Animation 13th NYC Downtown Short Film Festival/ Best Animation Feedback Animation Film Festival… Read More
The Chipmunk and the Violin
Animated and illustrated by Mei Li/ Narrated by A.D. Lubow/ Music by Jacob Tardien
One day a chipmunk heard a violin playing in a cottage in the woods. He crawled up upon the dutch door, peaked in and listened with all his heart… Read More