Chasing Rain

Synopsis

A lonely blue alien lives on a barren island with only one dying flower and a dry well. When a cloud appears, the alien hopes to collect its rain to save the flower. But the cloud refuses to help. Desperate, the alien tries three different ways to steal the rain, but every attempt fails. Heartbroken, the alien returns to the dying flower and begins to cry. Touched by the alien's sadness, the cloud finally chooses to share its rain, bringing the flower—and the island—back to life. A dialogue-free animated short about hope, kindness, and compassion.

Director

Mohamed Skifati

I am a French-British filmmaker and storyboard artist based in London. I have worked in the animation industry for over 15 years, helping bring animated stories to life through storyboarding. I studied animation in France before earning a degree in 2D Animation in Luxembourg. This short film is my directorial debut and reflects my passion for visual storytelling, heartfelt characters, and creating stories that can be understood without dialogue.