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Once a Hero

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  2. Fact Sheet

A boy desperately wants to become a superhero. He makes friends with a girl who is bullied by all their classmates. One day, he is forced to make a choice: Will he betray his new friend or not?

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Once a Hero

    Directed by: Xia LI

    Country: USA, China

    Year of production: 2016

    Running time: 08 min 14 s

  • Technique

    Category: Graduation film

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Version originale chinoise sous-titrée anglais

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Xia LI

    Production: USC - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Xia LI

    Artistic direction: Xia Li

    Script: Xia Li

    Storyboard: Xia Li

    Animation: Xia Li

    Compositing: Xia Li

    Music: Min He

    Sound: Patrick Dai