Animations
The Magic Suitcase
2025
Animatic
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When Sana discovers a glowing suitcase that transports her into her grandfather’s memories of Pakistan, she goes on a magical
journey that helps her embrace her cultural heritage.
Summary: Four-year-old Sana discovers an old suitcase in her attic and is transported to a vibrant Pakistani marketplace.
There, she meets her Nana from old photographs, who guides her through the streets to the home where her mama grew up. They bond over family memories and a
cherished camera. As the suitcase glows, Nana assures her their stories will keep them connected. Sana wakes in the attic holding the camera and rushes to show her mama.
Flourish
2025
Stop Motion
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Cora the doll goes through the woods and runs into a flower that needs watering. She pulls out her handy-dandy watering can and feeds the flower, causing it to magically grow.
Faded
2025
Animated Short
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Trigger warning: ⚠️ substance abuse
For this animated short, I aimed to explore themes of substance abuse and dissociation. The main character is caught in a cyclical struggle with depression, trapped in a sense of unreality as she sits in the darkness of her room, surrounded by the physical manifestations of her mental state. The piece reflects how overwhelming and consuming these cycles can become.
This project also carries a personal significance. I lost two of my closest friends this year, and I know they would have deeply connected with this work. While navigating my own mental health challenges, I felt compelled to create a piece that begins to address the complexities of substance abuse and emotional struggle as a form of expression and as a way to honor their memory.
In loving memory of Andres Colon and Ryan Mason🩷 I love you both
Coconut Oil
2024
Animation Short
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In this animation, I revisit a deeply cherished memory from my childhood: the tradition of having my hair oiled. This weekly ritual, lovingly performed by my mama, holds profound cultural and personal significance. It is more than just a practice—it’s a moment of connection, care, and heritage that binds generations in South Asian families.
Through this piece, I aim to capture the sensory nostalgia of this experience—the soothing touch of oil, the rhythmic motions of braiding, and the quiet intimacy of these moments. It is a tribute to the resilience of cultural practices that transcend time, adapting and thriving in the diaspora.
By portraying this tradition, I celebrate the beauty of rituals passed down from generation to generation. This animation is an invitation to reflect on how small, intimate acts carry the weight of cultural identity, belonging, and love.
N/A
2025
Stop Motion
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Claymation
Nia
2022
Animated Turn Around
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Character Turn Around
Untitled
2024
Animated GIF
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Ball Bounce
2024
Graphite
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N/A
2021
Animated GIF
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N/A
Drowning
2022
Animation Short
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Redbone by Childish Gambino Underwater