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Eleven-year-old Georgina is contentedly reading a book under the gentle glow of a candle while tucked snugly under her white sheets when a sudden stab of pain in her stomach jolts her. To her horror, she discovers blood on her sheets, and a wave of fear washes over her as she wonders if she is dying.
“Period Drama,” a short animated film created by Lauryn Anthony and Anushka Tina Nair and produced at Ringling College of Art and Design, delves into the experience many young girls go through when they have their first period.
Clocking in at just two minutes, “Period Drama” races forward like a spirited horse, featuring fantastic animation that rivals the quality of top animation studios. Narrated by Joanne Lichtenstein, the film vividly portrays the protagonist’s emotional journey and the whirlwind of thoughts that flood her mind as she tries to understand why she is bleeding. Lichtenstein’s voice is rich, expressive and sounds like it would serve as a great narrator for other children’s fantasy stories.
The short film unfolds like a tantalizing trailer for a full-length feature, with Georgina’s wild imagination captivating viewers and leaving them yearning for a longer exploration of her adventures as a young girl.
You can watch the film on YouTube or it’s also embedded below.