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Nisei


SHORT FILM, 2024

NISEI (nee-say) is a creative exploration of the biracial experience of skier, Sierra Schlag. While in Japan, she is seen as white and while in America, she is seen as Japanese and never accepted as her full self. Through the lens of skiing, Schlag finds herself on a journey to self-discovery within the two cultures she has ties to.

For this film, I was asked to animate photographs, illustrate, and design titles to reflect Sierra’s investigation into her identity and passion for skiing.


Project Role: Title Design, Sound Design, Animation



Calligraphic ski track animation Brush stroke exploration



Title cards Title cards



Directed & Edited by: Iz La Motte
Written by & Featuring: Sierra Schlag
Photography by: Bianca Germain