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Screenwriter 

An aging drummer decides it's time to get rid of her drum kit--but tossing the old skins is harder than it looks. It's a steep climb to the second-hand store and rediscovering her love of music. 

Short animation directed by Rich Farris 



Nomination - Best Student Short Film - Annie Awards 2024

Shortlist - BAFTA Student Awards Animation 2023

Official Selection - London International Animation Festival 2023

Official Selection - Cinanima 2023

Official Selection - Wfest 2023

Special Mention of the Jury - Animadeba 2023 

Official Selection - Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2023

Official Selection - Turku Animated Film Festival 2023

Official Selection - Ottawa International Animation Festival 2023

Official Selection - Tacoma Film Festival - 2023

Official Selection - Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2023

Official Selection - IFF Etiuda & Anima 2023

Official Selection - Aniwow China International Student Animation Festival 2023 

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