By E. M. Foster
The short film for this week was not chosen for its intricate plot details, or for its spectacular animation, but for its genuine simplicity. Kiwi! by Dony Permedi is actually his final thesis project from 2006, and it shows what a creative mind he has. Where Permedi lacks in graphics, he makes up for in character and heart. Throughout the 3 minutes of this short, we are led through the short story of bird who is literally willing give everything to accomplish his dreams- more so, it is a story that is able to draw out emotion and empathy without the grand gimmicks of modern film.
Simplicity tells a story better than any gigantic explosion or surprising plot twist. While such film devices are entertaining, works as strait forward and heartfelt as this allow the audience to connect with the character on a very basic, emotional level. In the end, connection to the creation is what is needed for a great film to come about, and Permedi manages to accomplish that goal through the story of a small, flightless bird.
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