“This Is a Story Without a Plan” by Cassie Shao at 65th ZINEBI International Festival of Documentary and Short Film

Animator and music video director Cassie Shao screened her latest film This Is a Story Without a Plan at the prestigious 65th ZINEBI International Festival of Documentary and Short Film this month. Recognized by the European Film Academy, the Oscars, BAFTA Film Awards and the Goya Awards as a nomination qualifying festival, ZINEBI recognizes superior filmmaking in several categories including Best International Short Film.

Shao’s inimitable style depicts a story of “…two people and an explosion. This film envisions two characters witnessing a constant explosion in different fragments of their lives.” Shao is the director of the Maggie Dave music videos “Old You” and “I’m Not Ready,” which garnered her a Vimeo Staff Pick in 2019.

Fest Anča International Animation Festival: "Maggie Dave - Old You"

"Maggie Dave - Old You" recently competed in the International Competition of Music Videos at the Fest Anča International Animation Festival in Slovakia. Animated by Cassie Shao, her video shared the screen with a superb collection of films from around the world, featuring documentary to experimental works. The complete program to the 2022 festival can be found here.

Maggie Dave on NPO Radio 2 (Netherlands) with Giel

"Old You (Video Edit)" reaches the airwaves of the Netherlands by way of NPO Radio 2 with DJs Giel Beelen and Emil Landman. The single was featured on the Indie Gems portion of the broadcast on October 12th, 2021.

NPO Radio 2 DJ, Giel Beelen. Photo courtesy of Teller Report.