Journey

Xiaomin Shuai | Jingwen Xu | Qijia Fu | Zhiwei Cai | Yi Wang

Exhibition

See it On Campus: Level 1

See it On Campus: Level 1 The installation is located on the first floor. After coming through the main ECU Campus entrance, turn left and go through the first set of doors, and my installation is on the right wall.

Visitor Info

Directed by: Xiaomin Shuai | Jingwen Xu | Zhiwei Cai | Yi Wang | Qijia Fu 

Country of production: Canada 

Duration/TRT:  03m 05s 

Media: 3D CG 

Genre: Adventure



Logline

Red, a young traveler obsessed with the Great Tree, crosses valleys, giant mushroom canyons, and an abandoned town to find its hollow—only to discover the tree felled and nature replaced by a vast factory.


Trailer


Artist Statement

We created Journey to reflect on how industrial development can erase nature and the places people once cherished. The film follows Red as she travels through Mushroom Valley to a seaside resort town, only to find it abandoned because pollution from a nearby factory has made it unlivable. When she finally reaches the place where a great tree once stood, she discovers it has been cut down and replaced by another factory. Through this story, we hope to remind viewers of what is lost in the name of progress.


Film Stills


Directors

Xiaomin Shuai


Email | xmin.shuai@gmail.com

Jingwen Xu


Email | jingwen.ecila@gmail.com

Qijia Fu


Email | 18013865467fqj@gmail.com

Zhiwei Cai


Yi Wang

A Vancouver-based 3D modeler and prop artist, Yi Wang is currently studying 3D Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her practice focuses primarily on 3D modeling, with an emphasis on creating detailed, high-quality assets that support immersive storytelling and believable digital environments. In addition to her specialization in 3D modeling, Yi has developed complementary skills in photography and film editing. These experiences inform her understanding of composition and lighting, allowing her to bring a cinematic perspective into her work. Looking ahead, Yi aims to deepen her expertise in 3D modeling by exploring advanced techniques, tools, and workflows, while continuing to refine her craft and expand her creative possibilities within the field of 3D modeling. 


Email: alicewang0227@gmail.com 


Credits

Special Thanks

  • Director | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, Yi Wang, Zhiwei Cai, Qijia Fu 
  • UE Technical Director | Xiaomin Shuai, Qijia Fu 
  • Character Design | Jingwen Xu and Xiaomin Shuai 
  • Environment Design | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, and Zhiwei Cai 
  • Animatic | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, Yi Wang, Zhiwei Cai, Qijia Fu 
  • Character Modeler | Xiaomin Shuai 
  • Environment Molder | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, Yi Wang, Zhiwei Cai (Additional Assets Selected assets from Fab / Unreal Marketplace) 
  • Texturing | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, Yi Wang, Zhiwei Cai, Qijia Fu 
  • Rigging | Xiaomin Shuai 
  • Animation Lead | Jingwen Xu 
  • Animation | Xiaomin Shuai, Yi Wang, Zhiwei Cai, Qijia Fu 
  • Lighting and Rendering | Xiaomin Shuai, Jingwen Xu, Zhiwei Cai, Qijia Fu 
  • FX lead | Qijia Fu, (Additional Effects Assets Selected assets from Fab / Unreal Marketplace) 
  • Compositing / Editing | Xiaomin Shuai 
  • Pipeline | Qijia Fu 
  • Sound Design / Music Lead | Yi Wang 
  • Music | WanNai 
  • Gilberto Jiménez
  • Goody Wu
  • Marc Roumi
  • Adriana Jaroszewicz
  • John Li
  • Israel Yang
  • Nicole Almeida

Release Granted