Clay

A gentle, bittersweet short that blends whimsical stop-motion charm with a tender look at difference and belonging.

Directed by

Joe Bauer

Starring

Ngoc Phan, Robert Griffiths, Beau Ackerman

Tagline

It's hard being soft

Overview

Clay Mashon is a 6-year-old boy with two loving parents about to start his first year of school. The only issue is, Clay is made entirely of blue plasticine, and has been from birth. Clay’s physical properties have always caused day-to-day difficulties for him and his parents, but things get much worse when Clay becomes a target of bullying. However, a new foreign exchange student by the name of Anna Mae Chung, who herself is a little unusual, may be the saving grace the Mashon family needs.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, whimsical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, friendship, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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