JENNIE
Set in 1928, a young girl named Jennie spends her last days in Italy with her family before boarding a passenger ship to America.
HIGHLIGHTS
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A GLOBAL WINNER
With 10K+ views across social media, Jennie captivated audiences worldwide. The film achieved multiple wins at global festivals, including Best Animated Film and Best Original Score.
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BASED ON A REAL STORY
The story is based on Jaron Weatherly's Italian grandmother, Jennie Ardine, who moved from Sicily, Italy to America in 1923. In the film, Jennie prepares to leave her home and board a passenger ship to New York City as she spends her last night in Italy surrounded by food and family.
02
REGENT UNIVERSITY FIRST
Jennie marked a pioneering achievement for Regent University's animation school, involving 40+ students who collaborated over 13 months to create the film. The project emboldened both the program and its students.
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MUSICAL COLLABORATION
The film springs to life through its music. Paul Zhao's composition captures the film's emotion and the credits sequence features a collaboration with the indie band "The Consolation" and their performance of the original title "Everywhere I've Been."
