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A woman wearing an apron in a dark hallway looks up in awe, her face is lit up.

Perfect Casting

  Autumn English, Age 22

  Chicago, Illinois, United States     5 minutes

Synopsis

Told through dynamic visuals and quirky character designs, this animated tale follows the founding of an unlikely friendship. A skilled costume designer struggles to collaborate with an asocial creature actor who is eerily good at playing the monster.

This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 shorts program.

  

 English 

Film Credits

  •   Autumn English
  •   Maxine Coltin, Caleb Harbin
  •   Phoenix Moses, Andres Carlos-Tamez

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