Animation

The Maggots

Amberia Keke Li

Duration: (4:39min)

Medium: 2D Digital Animation

Role: Director & Producer

Film Genre: Psychology Thriller

Software: Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere

Trailer

Logline

Yinfeng’s abusive father is seriously ill when she is far away from home. What will she do about this blood relationship that has caused her so much pain?

Artist Statement

Amberia Keke Li, as an Asian woman who grew up in China, shares a personal and critical perspective on Asian culture through her work. One question recurs in her work: how do women trapped in toxic filial piety cope with the dilemmas generated by family relationships and social environments? Her taste for the use of metaphors in animation and for creative expressions related to the “subconscious” is greatly inspired by Satoshi Kon.

Project Stills

A Fly Laying Eggs

A Fly Laying Eggs

Credits & Special Thanks

Directed and Produced by Amberia Keke Li

Animation Amberia Keke Li, Natalie Lait

Voice Actors Amberia Keke Li, Yunxin Ai, Jaiden Su

Sound & Foley Amberia Keke Li, Esha Brami, Gerald Florita, Jignya Warrier, Lyana Azneil

Music by Goran Andric

Technical support in animation Robyn Strickler, Gil Goletski

Technical support in sound Matthew Stephanson

Supervision
Éléonore Goldberg
Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media
Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Speical Thanks to Ewan Green, Darren Brereton, Stephane Calce, All animation Faculty in Emily Carr University, My family and friends

Character Design

Concept Art

Backgrounds

Amberia Keke Li

Amberia Keke Li was born and raised in China, currently based in Vancouver, Canada. She grew up with lots of weird dreams, and that became one of her sources of inspiration for creation. At Emily Carr University, she discovered the creativity and uniqueness of 2D animation. In long term, her aim is to be an independent artist and director, develop more projects around Asian culture, female condition, and dreams.

Seeking opportunities

Release Granted