Directed by Soyeon Kim, Todd Hemker
Two cosmic rivals push their powers to the limit, only to find that a spark of warmth can outshine the fiercest force.
Soyeon Kim ↗
YELLOWSHED is a collaborative studio founded by artists Soyeon Kim and Todd Hemker, combining their expertise in animation, illustration, and design. Soyeon draws on her painting background to craft rich textures and unique visual styles for animation, while Todd brings an architectural sensibility to creating striking cinematographic imagery. Since 2001, the duo has worked across a wide spectrum of projects in advertising and film, serving as directors, art directors, designers, and animators. Their credits include end title sequences for feature animations such as Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and The Little Prince, as well as commercials for clients including Mall of America, Comcast, The New York Times, and P&G. www.yellowshed.com
The 48th Mill Valley Film Festival Mill Valley October 10, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United States The 19th Los Angeles Animation Festival Los Angeles December 6, 2025 Los Angeles Best Animation: Children's Education Media United States The 52nd Seattle International Film Festival Seattle May 7, 2026 Washington Premiere Official Selection United States The 17th VAFI & RAFI – International Children and Youth Animated Film Festival Varaždin May 18, 2026 Croatian Premiere Best Animation: RAFI 7-10 Nominee Croatia The 45th Minneapolis St. Paul Intl Film Festival Minneapolis/ St. Paul April 8, 2026 Minnesota United States
