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Internal Embers
Alec Tufenkjian
United States · 5 min · Armenian · Period Piece, Psychological Drama, Animated Film
SYNOPSIS
Escaping the rising tensions in his home, a young Lebanese man has lucid visions and interactions of his deepest anxieties through the smoke of a hookah.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Alec Tufenkjian
Alec Tufenkjian is a Lebanese Armenian Filmmaker, focused on creating animations and stories that represent different cultures and identities that can connect and resonate with viewers emotionally. Born and raised in San Diego, but stationed in San Francisco at California College of the Arts.
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MADE AT
California College of the Arts
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