I was very fortunate to be selected by the Aardman Academy for a scholarship on their 12-week Stop Motion 1 course, where I learned basic animation techniques and was mentored by one of their incredibly talented animators. I particularly enjoyed creating my puppet and the set using lots of different mediums, including needle felting, foam, plasticine, hot glue, wire, and acrylic paint. I enjoy sewing and I love colour, shapes, and textures for sensory input. My film was selected for Aardman's YouTube channel, Aardboiled.
"Neo is an autistic girl who has a special attachment to her blue pebble. Listening to music transports her to another world; a safe space for Neo to be her true self. The sound of the school bell interrupts her thoughts and brings her back to the harsh reality of life. Her blue pebble is the one constant that she can rely on to bring comfort at times of unpredictability".