Beth David & Esteban Bravo (2017)
Happy Pride month!
In a Heartbeat is a 2017 American animated short film produced by Ringling College of Art and Design. Written and directed by Esteban Bravo and Beth David, the project was funded through Kickstarter, raising $14,191 from 416 backers on a goal of $3,000. The short film concerns a closeted gay boy, Sherwin, who has a crush on another boy named Jonathan. The story follows Sherwin as his heart literally jumps out of his chest to chase after Jonathan, exploring themes of young love and the challenges of expressing one’s feelings. The short received wide praise on various platforms and was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
