Ali Aschman expertly intertwines personal grief with the looming threat of climate change, exploring the depths of human emotion and resilience.
Synopsis
Ali Aschman expertly intertwines personal grief with the looming threat of climate change, exploring human emotion and resilience.
Using poetic narratives and visual metaphors, Aschman delves into psychological identity through a non-linear, surreal framework. The End of the World captures the complex interplay between personal and global crises, ultimately revealing hope amidst chaos and uncertainty.
Director: Ali Aschman | Country: UK | Running Time: 3 min | Language: English
Screening Details
- Festival Screening: 14 September 2024
- Premiere: Scottish Premiere
About the Filmmaker
Ali Aschman is a London-based artist from South Africa and the United States, specialising in experimental animated short films. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the US and screened at international festivals. Ali studied at the University of Cape Town, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Royal College of Art. She currently serves as the Pathway Leader for Animation & Film at the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts.