In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning is an award-winning animated short film I created to meditate on solitude, nostalgia, and introspection. Rather than following a traditional narrative, I approached the film as a visual poem that captures fleeting emotions through abstract animation and atmospheric storytelling. Inspired by the melancholic jazz standard of the same name, the film reflects on quiet moments of longing, weaving together light, texture, and movement to evoke a dreamlike contemplation.
In The wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Why Are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill?
Why Are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill? is an animated short commissioned by TED-Ed, exploring the incredible resilience of cockroaches and the biological traits that make them nearly indestructible. Directed by Irida Ghonga, the animation visually unpacks scientific concepts such as their exoskeletal adaptability, survival mechanisms, and rapid reproduction, making complex information both accessible and engaging. Animated by Gabriela Sibilska and Hoda Ramy, the piece combines fluid motion, detailed design, and dynamic storytelling to bring these fascinating creatures to life in an educational and visually compelling way...
This digitally hand-drawn music video for the California-based indie-pop band Cayucas brings their signature breezy, sun-soaked sound to life through vibrant, fluid animation. Produced by The Wild Honey Pie, the video seamlessly blends nostalgic charm with dynamic motion, capturing the essence of Cayucas’ laid-back yet infectious energy. Directed and animated by Gabriela Sibilska, with background design by Hoda Ramy, the visuals create a whimsical, dreamlike atmosphere that mirrors the band’s coastal aesthetic. Through expressive linework, rich textures, and rhythmic movement, the animation amplifies the song’s warmth, evoking a carefree, summery nostalgia.
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Nobel Planta
Noble Planta is a New Yorker documentary directed by Matthew Beck that explores the delicate balance between love, commitment, and resilience. The film follows Ched Markovic and his wife, Maria, who have been running a small plant shop in Manhattan for over forty years. While their plants continue to thrive, their marriage faces its challenges. With animation direction by Amanda Bonaiuto, the film weaves together live-action and animation to capture the nuances of this sometimes strained relationship. As an animator on the project, I contributed to bringing visual depth and emotional texture to the storytelling, enhancing the film’s contemplative and intimate tone.
18 Hours a Dream is a digitally hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animated short film that explores themes of memory, perception, and the fluidity of time. Through evocative visuals and a dreamlike narrative structure, the film immerses viewers in a surreal journey that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. Created as my graduation film, 18 Hours a Dream has been recognized in international film circuits, including being a semi-finalist at Mirada Corta and an official selection at the Berlin Short Film Festival. The animation’s meticulous craftsmanship and abstract storytelling invite audiences to interpret and experience the film in deeply personal ways.
18 Hours a Dream
