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FESTIVAL FINALIST!

RUMINATIONS

DIRECTOR:

DESIREE M HEAD

RUNTIME:

00:03:56

COUNTRY:

NEW ZEALAND

GENRE:

ANIMATION

FILM SYNOPSIS

A guy in his late 20’s suffering through mundanity decides to quit his job on a whim and figure out what he wants to do with his life.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY

Desirée Head is an independent animator and creative based in New Zealand, specialising in 2D paperless animation. While studying at the Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill, New Zealand, she developed a deep interest in 2D animation and crafting films with universal relatability. Her work focuses on character-driven, realistic stories that explore themes of self discovery and emotional vulnerability. Her 2025 post-graduate film, ‘Ruminations,’ is a culmination of these artistic interests, further examining the complexities of the human experience.

CAST & CREW

Desiree M Head: Director, Writer, Producer, Animation