What is it about?
In a quiet library tucked between memory and imagination, a child meets their future self. Through a poetic dialogue about fantasy, longing, and the beauty of growing up, they revisit the wonder of childhood stories and the dreams that shaped them. A Journey Through Pages is a reflective, hand-drawn short film that gently explores the bittersweet magic of moving forward without letting go of the worlds we once believed in.
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Photo by Gustavo Alejandro Espinosa Reyes on Unsplash
Why is it important?
Our memories are often tied to the objects we keep, yet the stories behind these objects can easily be forgotten over time. A Journey Through Pages highlights how everyday keepsakes can preserve personal and cultural history, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own memories and appreciate the emotional value of the things they choose to hold onto.
Perspectives
I hope this project encourages more artists and storytellers to explore personal memories and cultural heritage through animation. In the future, I would like to continue creating stories that combine emotional storytelling with visually rich worlds, making cultural experiences accessible and meaningful to audiences around the world.
Iris Wu
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This page is a summary of: A Journey Through Pages, July 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3774847.3801982.
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