Life of Fire
Why money is so powerful? Isn't it just currency that we created? Why people can do everything for money? Is it truly necessary for life? All these questions are inspiration of my graduation films "Life of Fire".
Director Statement
"Life of Fire" main theme is Greed.
A man who's born and stuck in his own endless cycle of greed and desires, using fire as a symbol of the characters' emotions that are constantly changing according to the situation.
Art direction uses pencil on paper to create a sense of instability. Character and environment design is using abstract elements to reduce the limitations of storytelling with 2d animation technique.
Awards & Selections
Awards & Selections
Awards
2012
- Animation Award Best Director Prize, AYACC, China 2015
- Best Visual / Best Content / Top Ten Best Animations, Thailand Animator Festival 2, Thailand 2013
- Honorable Mention Prayut Ngaokrajang Award, 17th Thai Short Film and Video Festival, Thailand
Official Selection
2013
- Graduation Film, ANNECY International Animated Film Festival, France
- International Student Animation Festival, South Korea
- Les Sommets du Dinéma d’Animation, Canada
- BOGOTÁ SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, Colombia
- Clermont Ferrand Short Film Festival, France

Rusharil Hutangkabodee was born on February 1st, 1990, Bangkok, Thailand. Rusharil always spend most of time drawing in anime style. She show her interest in 2d animation since she was high school but never have a chance to attend to any animation class until university life start. She chooses to study in Film and Video at KMITL. From here Rusharil learn a lot of animation and film production knowledge. Rusharil passion on 2d animation never wavered, she decided to develop...