Jury Statements

This film elevates quotidian life through a fierce, searching, dynamic exploration that is evocative, artful, and existential. This relatable, but illuminating reflection on modern life has exceptional tension and levity. – Eye Catcher Short Awards

The film presents an ample concept - an exploration of domination through the occupation of space ... It juggles humor and gravity with an original dose of abstraction and mysterious architectures, jumping across different scales of existence. – SiamANIMA

A multifaceted étude on egoism and callousness, culminating in a powerful metaphor for conflict in world politics. This multi-layered animated film continually surprises us with imaginative twists, elegantly composed visual sequences and a clever sound design. A surreal reflection on the coarsening of society and the lust for power within it. – 38th Filmfest Dresden

A unique work exploring how individuals and communities relate to one another ... through a series of artistic, abstract, and above all visually stunning spaces. – Kaboom Animation Festival

Boundaries is an exceptional cut-out animation, praised for its visually complex and striking aesthetic ... Without dialogue, it powerfully explores themes of social inequality and personal space through its innovative use of animation. – Eye Catcher Short Awards

Boundaries is impressive for its simultaneously simple and complex construction ... It is a question of cohabitation, of dealing with the space between private and public needs ... Yee superposes an abstract layer of animation with geometrical figures and architectural plans. – GDS, Filmexplorer