Following my sister's immersion into motherhood closely, I was greatly unaware of the struggles that come with a newborn. I wanted to create an animation to bring light to an often overlooked issue in the hope that mothers would be appreciated.

The loss of identity was a key focus I communicated through the loss of the characters head within the short film. With no conversation, the narrative visually conveys the everyday struggles that are blind to most, highlighting tasks we take for granted when we don’t have a young child to look after. With the introduction of social media, and the confusing information available, mothers today can be overwhelmed. Just A Mum highlights the importance of communication at times when you can feel the most alone.

Beyond the immense appreciation for mothers everywhere, especially my own mother and my sister, this piece won Highly Commended at the Creative Conscience, Best Student Film at Lisbon’s New Cinema Film Festival and was screened at The Smalls London and The Festival of Animation in Berlin.