Agua Viva

A Chinese manicurist in Miami attempts to describe feelings she doesn't have the words for.

Written, Directed and Animated by Alexa Lim Haas

Voice by Mengda Zhang

Hand-painted with Sumi Ink, Acryla Gouache, Oil Pastel, Wax Crayon & Collaged Paper

Recipient of the Time Warner 1st Generation Filmmaker Grant from OneFifty. Also supported by LOU, The Knight Foundation, Art Center South Florida and Rooftop Films.

World Premiere : Sundance Film Festival 2018 Official Selection

International Premiere: Rotterdam International Film Festival 2018 Official Selection

SXSW

GLAS Film Festival

Brooklyn Museum

MoMa

BAM

New York Film Festival Artist Academy

Allies In Arts

Happy Family Night Market

Future of Film is Female

Los Angeles Film Festival

Stockholm International Film Festival

London International Animation Festival

Santa Fe Independent Film Festival

Festival International du Court Métrage de Lille

Awards:

SXSW 2018 Animated Shorts Jury Prize

Dallas Film Festival 2018 Animated Shorts Jury Prize

Vidlings and Tapeheads 2018 Winner Best Animation

Miami New Times: Best of Miami 2018 Best Film Director

Florida Film Critics: Golden Orange for Outstanding Contribution to Film in Florida

NoBudge 2018 Annual Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Animated Film

Indie Street 2018 Jury Award Best Animated Short Film

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